In episode 291 of the Zed News Podcast, host Ayanda discusses ZESCO's increasing loadshedding hours to 17 and applying for a 156% electricity tariff hike, which Dr. Caleb Fundanga warns will negatively impact the exchange rate. MP Brian Mundubile criticizes UPND's three-year celebration, while President Hakainde Hichilema reflects on improving project management. Edith Nawakwi's sedition matter moves forward, and Munir Zulu's seditious practices charge is defended by three MPs. A Batoka Sky helicopter emergency lands in Livingstone, and eight maize meal brands contaminated with aflatoxin are named. Fashion Sakala's national team return remains uncertain, while the Zambia women's hockey team qualifies for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. TAZAMA Pipelines declares dividends and advances in constructing a new multi-product pipeline. Finally, the Director of Public Prosecutions acknowledges technology's transformative impact on Zambia's criminal justice system. Today's edition is presented in English (South Africa) and consists of 26 articles from 3 sources. The size of the audio file is 3.61 MB. Running time is 3 minutes, 54 seconds. Check out the episode notes for more information, including links to the news sources.
