The Village ZM

In this episode I (WaLusungu) have a chill conversation with Süwi about what he has been up to the last couple weeks instead of Podcasting with us at TVZM. We talk about his 2 books unBECOMiNG: a poetic odssey and FiRE & STARS: in this night sky of ours; his Media Company Start-up Bold AMBITION Books ™️ and everything in between.

In this episode Süwi and WaLusungu have a conversation about making an impact and how we can do it as individuals.

In this episode Malimba has a conversation with Nchimunya about the new policy which allows NAPSA Beneficiaries to make a one time partial withdraw from their Pensions, the effects it has on the beneficiaries and the economy as a whole.

I (WaLusungu) finally catch up with Wonani and we get to talk about what she has been up to for the last couple months. Wonani and I talk about her new Job, Podcast and Blog among other things while Suwi, is lurking in the text chat.

In this episode, Malimba, Suwi and Guest kondwani discuss ...

In the pilot episode of Impact, we host a special guest for a candid an philosophical conversation on the green environment and sustainability in Zambia.

Suwi, Malimba and WaLusungu have a candid conversation about the Lusaka to Ndola Dual Carriageway PPP; breaking it down and analizing it to figure out if it is a Good Deal or a Scam. 

Timestamps;

 00:00 - Theme Music  

01:28 - #WeStandWithSistahSistah 

03:40 - Series Overview  

05:19 - Episode Overview  

06:30 - Dual Carriageway Project Scope  

09:34 - Best Deal Possible? 

16:31 - Construction Industry in Zambia 

19:54 - Servicing Local Debt 

21:26 - Alternative Proposals for the Dual Carriageway Project  

26:07 - NAPSA's Role in the Project 

32:57 - Final Thoughts  37:08 - Banter

A conversation that explores arts, culture, and identity; bringing our history into the present and documenting it for the future through various forms such as photography.

@sanaginwalla [Instagram and Facebook] projects @zambiabelonging & @everydaylusaka can be found on Instagram and Facebook using the handles. 

Open Window University Zambia: https://owu.edu.zm/

Join us as we wrap up our conversation on political history. In this episode we begin from the period in which multi party democracy was restored in Zambia and give a detailed history up until where we are at the moment as a country.

Malimba has a candid conversation with Kabanga and Vincent about Zambian Political History.

Picking up from where they left off in part. 1, Suwi & Zangi discuss the Colonial Era and conclude the segment with a conversation on Coloniality, Decolonisation & Tribal Fluidity.

#ZambianHistoryMonth

For more insights, check out Suwi's full blog post on the Anthropology of Zambia.

https://sichi29jr.wixsite.com/the-social-democrats/post/anthropology-of-zambia

Suwi has a candid conversation with Zangi about the Anthropology of Zambia. 

In part 1 of a two part segment, the hosts discuss archaeology, linguistics, and social-cultural anthropology in the context of Zambia; from the Prehistoric Period, the Early Bantu Settlements, into the Colonial Era, and concluding with Contemporary History through an insightful piece on Coloniality & Decolonisation.

#ZambianHistoryMonth

For more insights, check out Suwi's blog on the Anthropology of Zambia.

https://sichi29jr.wixsite.com/the-social-democrats/post/anthropology-of-zambia 

Co-Hosts WaLu and Suwi have a brief conversation on Public Education in the context of curriculum review in Zambia. 

This episode includes a special announcement on the future of The Village ZM

In this episode Suwi has a conversation about African literary works, Zambian reading culture and so on — with the founder of The Bookshelf — an African book review blog

Authors, Books and Resources mentioned;

1. Kindle Direct Publishing
2. Brittle Paper
3. Americanah (2013) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
4. Ngogi - Ngugi wa Thiong’o
5. Nchoya nchene - Chinua Achebe
6. Half of a Yellow Sun (2006) by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
7. Aesop
8. The Sex Lives of African Women (2021) Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah
9. Black Sunday (2020) Tola Rotimi Abraham
10. Born a Crime in (2016)Trevor Noah

In this episode Malimba get's to speak to Ruth Kay Kangwa who is a Youth Advocate (among other things). Ruth, just recently submitted a petition to Parliament to repel and replace a section of laws in our country that have a direct effect on the Youths of our Nation. The petition was accepted and has gone through various stages of Parliament. We also get to speak to Ruth about the ins and outs of the Petitioning process as well as some advice for anyone wishing to submit a Petition to the National Assembly. 

To know more about Ruth you can follow her on Twitter @hon_kangwa, you can also use the links below to either read a short article about Ruth and the petition or the complete petition which is on the National Assembly website. 

Summary: https://www.facebook.com/110699854897639/posts/pfbid0rCXEPurAQYcQQUR2jqsE4ijHtY691tniuY9djR3pLbjw9PfUsknjYoZpjFeFcFtml/?sfnsn=mo

Compete Petition information: https://www.parliament.gov.zm/node/10273

In this episode, The Village ZM Team has a candid conversation on law enforcement agencies: ACC, DEC, and FIC; colloquially termed the alphabet boys & girls — in the context of a shocking incident at DEC’s office in Lusaka on August, 15th, 2022.

Article Link: https://www.mwebantu.com/notorious-drug-dealer-makes-daring-escape-from-dec-offices/

In episode Malimba has a conversation with Namukolo Siyumbwa about her Journey as a Photographer in Zambia.

In this episode Suwi and WaLusungu have a casual conversation about the current Startup Business Environment in Zambia. 

The primary aim of the conversation is just to talk about and point out some of the major challenges and possible mitigations to the challenges faced by startups in Zambia. This conversation is in no way a complete or details the full scope of the startup business environment. 

In this episode, Suwi has an in depth discussion with Special Guest Kabunda on Civil Service Reform in Zambia. 

The conversation highlights some of the challenges that Zambia’s Civil Service faces today and offers a few recommendations on the best approach towards reform.

Season one was a lot of fun and we are happy to return for a second season. Malimba, Suwi and WaLusungu get discuss the journey ahead and try to paint a picture of what season two will be like. 

The co-hosts have an open conversation in the context of Zambia's Republican President's Press conference on Monday, 25th April, 2022. 

The Village Zambia and Experienced Journalist George Chomba discuss the Access To Information Bill on a Twitter Space. Listen to the Live Recording of the Twitter Space to know more about the ATI Bill and the journey it has made over the past two decades.

In this episode, the Villagers have a candid conversation on Zambia's political space as a segue into a broader conversation on systematic barriers. 

In this episode, we have an in depth conversation on Sexual and Gender-based Violence in Zambia. SGBV is an epidemic that affects many people around the world in a variety of ways. The Village strives to amplify the voices in the conversation by raising awareness and beginning to understand SGBV as our society takes measure towards protecting the safety of our peoples.

The Village discuss various perspective on SGBV such as legal definitions and procedures, possible pathways to breaking the cyclical nature of SGBV, and so on. On this episode we a joined by Mwangala Monde: the co-founder and Administrative Director of the Sistah Sistah Foundation.

Linked below is a petition outlining a variety of things that the new Zambian government can do to ensure that safety does not exclude women. Society cannot be said to be a safe place when the most vulnerable live in fear everyday of sexual assault in the streets, at work and at home.

https://www.change.org/p/president-hakainde-hichilema-parliament-of-zambia-zambian-police-and-the-chief-justice-of-zambia-end-sgbv-in-zambia 

The Village returns from production break with a candid conversation on the current political landscape in Zambia.

The Village steps outside of the political space to have a candid conversation on tradition and Women in Zambia. This week's co-host facilitates a mature conversation with a group of guests on a variety of topics including: female menstrual and reproductive health, pre-marital practices and so on. 

Trigger warning: This episode contains sensitive subject matter. Discretion is advised.

A conversation with a natural Born Leader, A President, and a Visionary. The co-hosts have an impromptu conversation on political candidacy and leadership.

In this episode, we have a conversation on the music industry and artistic expression with Duncan Sodala: a pioneer hip-hop artist, music producer, and Founding Member of Zone Fam popularly known as Holstar.

In this episode, the co-hosts have a heartfelt discussion on Blackness in the context of Zambia.

In this episode, the co-host discuss Zambia's electoral process and the role citizens have in safe guarding democracy.

The co-hosts have a conversation about Zambia's economic outlook in the context of the pandemic with a special guest.

The Village co-hosts have a conversation on the importance of political engagement in Zambia.

The co-hosts discuss their motivations and intentions for this podcast.