The BBC has produced a new and very interesting podcast about Zimbabwe as part of their BBC documentaries podcast series Assignment.
Assignment - Zimbabwe's Child Migrants (25min) - download
Mukul Devichand goes on the road with young children travelling alone on a journey of desperation, danger and hope - south from Zimbabwe and across the border to South Africa. (via bbc.co.uk)
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16 August 2011
BBC documentaries podcast - Assignment: Zimbabwe's Diamond Fields
The BBC has produced a new and very interesting podcast about Zimbabwe as part of their BBC documentaries podcast series Assignment.
Assignment - Zimbabwe's Diamond Fields (25min) - download
Have you bought a diamond recently?
Would you really know where it came from?
Assignment goes into Zimbabwe's Marange diamond fields and uncovers evidence of torture camps and widescale killings.
As the international community argues over whether these diamonds should be sold on the open market, we ask if President Robert Mugabe will ever face prosecution for these crimes.
Hilary Andersson reports. (via bbc.co.uk)
Assignment - Zimbabwe's Diamond Fields (25min) - download
Have you bought a diamond recently?
Would you really know where it came from?
Assignment goes into Zimbabwe's Marange diamond fields and uncovers evidence of torture camps and widescale killings.
As the international community argues over whether these diamonds should be sold on the open market, we ask if President Robert Mugabe will ever face prosecution for these crimes.
Hilary Andersson reports. (via bbc.co.uk)
21 July 2010
The story behind "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"
The BBC is currently running a podcast series about "The greatest hits of the world". In part two of the series BBC's Paul Gambaccini looks at the song "Wimboweh" or "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by South African songwriter Solomon Linda. The song, written in 1939, is estimated to be worth $16 million by today, but Solomon Linda was paid a one off fee of 10 shillings and he died in poverty in 1962... So what is the story of the search for social justice behind the song?
10 June 2010
BBC documentaries podcast: South Africa's Path to Freedom
The BBC is back with another interesting documentary podcast about South Africa. Nobel Prize-winning Nigerian author Wole Soyinka travels to South Africa to assess the past and present of the rainbow nation through the eyes of its finest writers. How has the post-Apartheid nation evolved?
South Africa's Path to Freedom - part one (09 June 2010) >>
In Part One Wole Soyinka talks to writers and artists in Johannesburg who lived through Apartheid.
South Africa's Path to Freedom - part two (17 June 2010) >>
In Part Two Wole Soyinka explores the impact of Apartheid on the new generation of intellectuals and activists in Cape Town
South Africa's Path to Freedom - part one (09 June 2010) >>
In Part One Wole Soyinka talks to writers and artists in Johannesburg who lived through Apartheid.
South Africa's Path to Freedom - part two (17 June 2010) >>
In Part Two Wole Soyinka explores the impact of Apartheid on the new generation of intellectuals and activists in Cape Town
11 May 2010
new Hostelworld podcast: Cape Town - Ask the locals
Hostelworld is currently releasing a series of podcasts about South Africa. In the latest episode Hostelworld.com's Colm Hanratty took to the streets of Cape Town asking Capetonians about their favourite bars, restaurants and neighbourhoods.
Previous podcasts:
Previous podcasts:
23 April 2010
BBC documentaries podcast: At the Edge in Soweto
With the 2010 World Cup starting in less than two month, South Africa is more and more getting into the focus of the news trying to show the country from different perspectives.
The BBC just published "At the Edge in Soweto" (as part of their Global Perspective documentary series). The podcast is about the three Sowetans Anza, Freddy and Sibusiso and how they are coping with long-term unemployment and the daily temptations to make a fast - rather than an honest - buck.
BBC Documentaries - Global Perspective
At the Edge in Soweto >>
duration: 23 min
Unemployment in Soweto is well above the national average for South Africa. How are young people like Anza, Freddy and Sibusiso coping with long-term job hunting and the daily temptations to make a fast - rather than an honest - buck?
The BBC just published "At the Edge in Soweto" (as part of their Global Perspective documentary series). The podcast is about the three Sowetans Anza, Freddy and Sibusiso and how they are coping with long-term unemployment and the daily temptations to make a fast - rather than an honest - buck.
BBC Documentaries - Global Perspective
At the Edge in Soweto >>
duration: 23 min
Unemployment in Soweto is well above the national average for South Africa. How are young people like Anza, Freddy and Sibusiso coping with long-term job hunting and the daily temptations to make a fast - rather than an honest - buck?
16 April 2010
BBC documentaries podcast: Assignment - Zimbabwe's New Farmers
The BBC just published a brand new podcast about Zimbabwe as part of their BBC Documentaries series Assignment named "Zimbabwe's New Farmers".
BBC Documentaries - Assignment
Zimbabwe's new Farmers >>
Duration: 25min
It's now 10 years since Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe initiated a land reform programme which saw the forced transfer of white commercial farms into black ownership. Since then the country has been through a period of political turmoil and sharp economic decline. For Assignment, Dan Isaacs travels through Zimbabwe to see what price people have paid for reform and to meet the new owners of the land.
BBC Documentaries - Assignment
Zimbabwe's new Farmers >>
Duration: 25min
It's now 10 years since Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe initiated a land reform programme which saw the forced transfer of white commercial farms into black ownership. Since then the country has been through a period of political turmoil and sharp economic decline. For Assignment, Dan Isaacs travels through Zimbabwe to see what price people have paid for reform and to meet the new owners of the land.
23 March 2010
BBC podcast: "Road to Rwanda"
For those who like listening to podcasts - the BBC has just published a new documentaries podcast about Rwandan refugees returning home after the genocide.
Road to Rwanda >>
Duration: 24 mins
"I don't know anything about the genocide. I didn't kill anyone or steal from anyone. I just want to get back to my home, to my family property with my children," Sorious Samura follows Vestine, a Hutu refugee as she returns home to Rwanda after the genocide.
Road to Rwanda >>
Duration: 24 mins
"I don't know anything about the genocide. I didn't kill anyone or steal from anyone. I just want to get back to my home, to my family property with my children," Sorious Samura follows Vestine, a Hutu refugee as she returns home to Rwanda after the genocide.
10 March 2010
BBC podcast African Perspective: Lost Jewish tribe "found in Zimbabwe"
African Perspective is a weekly documentary podcast by the BBC, which takes an in-depth look at life on the African continent. This week's (06 Mar 2010) edition is about the Lemba people of Zimbabwe and South Africa, who, according to their oral traditions, claim that their ancestors were Jews who fled the Holy Land about 2,500 years ago.
African Perspective >>
Duration: 27 mins
The BBC's Steve Vickers is in Zimbabwe to explore an extraordinary tale of a mysterious and ancient drum-like object and the people who revere this ngoma lungundu.
African Perspective >>
Duration: 27 mins
The BBC's Steve Vickers is in Zimbabwe to explore an extraordinary tale of a mysterious and ancient drum-like object and the people who revere this ngoma lungundu.
05 March 2010
1985 famine - Aid for Arms in Ethiopia?
UPDATE (04 Nov 2010): BBC apology over Band Aid money reports
The BBC has apologised to Band Aid over reports claiming millions of pounds raised by the charity for famine relief in Ethiopia had been used to buy arms.
The 1984/85 famine in Ethiopia was a widespread famine affecting the inhabitants of today's Eritrea & Ethiopia. Media activity in the West (spearheaded by Bob Geldorf) led to the "Do They Know It's Christmas?" or "We are the World" charity singles and the July 1985 concert Live Aid, which raised roughly $100m. The BBC just published evidence that the aid was diverted to buying weapons instead of feeding the starving.
Assignment - Aid for Arms in Ethiopia
Thu, 4 Mar 10
Duration: 23 mins
It was a charity appeal on a global scale. In 1985, an unprecedented array of performers took part in two marathon, televised concerts in Britain and the United States - all to raise money for a terrible famine in Ethiopia. And it worked. It's thought the concerts eventually generated about two hundred and fifty million dollars in donations from the public. But now, evidence has emerged that the aid agencies charged with distributing that money, were hoodwinked: that millions of dollars were diverted to buy weapons for rebels in Ethiopia - and that the United States knew this was going on. For Assignment, Martin Plaut investigates. [src.]
The BBC has apologised to Band Aid over reports claiming millions of pounds raised by the charity for famine relief in Ethiopia had been used to buy arms.
The 1984/85 famine in Ethiopia was a widespread famine affecting the inhabitants of today's Eritrea & Ethiopia. Media activity in the West (spearheaded by Bob Geldorf) led to the "Do They Know It's Christmas?" or "We are the World" charity singles and the July 1985 concert Live Aid, which raised roughly $100m. The BBC just published evidence that the aid was diverted to buying weapons instead of feeding the starving.
Assignment - Aid for Arms in Ethiopia
Thu, 4 Mar 10
Duration: 23 mins
It was a charity appeal on a global scale. In 1985, an unprecedented array of performers took part in two marathon, televised concerts in Britain and the United States - all to raise money for a terrible famine in Ethiopia. And it worked. It's thought the concerts eventually generated about two hundred and fifty million dollars in donations from the public. But now, evidence has emerged that the aid agencies charged with distributing that money, were hoodwinked: that millions of dollars were diverted to buy weapons for rebels in Ethiopia - and that the United States knew this was going on. For Assignment, Martin Plaut investigates. [src.]
09 January 2010
BBC documentaries podcast: Africa Kicks - The History of African Football
Africa Kicks - Part One
Fri, 8 Jan 10
Duration: 24 mins
As South Africa prepares to host the 2010 World Cup, Farayi Mungazi, the voice of African Sport on BBC World Service’s Fast Track, crosses the continent to explore the history of African Football and tells a story that is by turns epic and unexpected.
Africa Kicks - Part Two
Fri, 15 Jan 10
Duration: 24 mins
As South Africa prepares to host the 2010 World Cup, Farayi Mungazi, the voice of African Sport on BBC World Serviceâ??s Fast Track, crosses the continent to explore the history of African Football and tells a story that is by turns epic and unexpected.
Africa Kicks - Part Three
Fri, 22 Jan 10
Duration: 24 mins
Adebayor, Droga and Essien are African football superstars who have found fame and wealth in Europe, but as Farayi Mungazi tells us, there are many who have failed in the quest for glory.
Africa Kicks - Part Four
Fri, 29 Jan 10
Duration: 23 mins
Farayi Mungazi looks ahead to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and explores how racial politics have affected football's development in that country.
Fri, 8 Jan 10
Duration: 24 mins
As South Africa prepares to host the 2010 World Cup, Farayi Mungazi, the voice of African Sport on BBC World Service’s Fast Track, crosses the continent to explore the history of African Football and tells a story that is by turns epic and unexpected.
Africa Kicks - Part Two
Fri, 15 Jan 10
Duration: 24 mins
As South Africa prepares to host the 2010 World Cup, Farayi Mungazi, the voice of African Sport on BBC World Serviceâ??s Fast Track, crosses the continent to explore the history of African Football and tells a story that is by turns epic and unexpected.
Africa Kicks - Part Three
Fri, 22 Jan 10
Duration: 24 mins
Adebayor, Droga and Essien are African football superstars who have found fame and wealth in Europe, but as Farayi Mungazi tells us, there are many who have failed in the quest for glory.
Africa Kicks - Part Four
Fri, 29 Jan 10
Duration: 23 mins
Farayi Mungazi looks ahead to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and explores how racial politics have affected football's development in that country.
26 November 2009
BBC documentaries podcast: Assignment - The Congo Connection
I just love the bbc documentaries podcast - IMO one of the best ones around. They are highly informative, well investigated and defo broaden one's horizon...
Over the last couple of month I already posted about the 3 "Gold" episodes, the "Why is Africa poor" series and about Mike Woodbridge travels to Nicaragua, Namibia & Nepal ("A Dollar a Day"). Earlier today the bbc published a new interesting and very relevant podcast about who is actually controlling the deadly militia in the DR Congo.
In Assignment Peter Greste investigates whether Rwandans in France and Germany are controlling a deadly African militia in the Democratic Republic of Congo. For the last 15 years, the rebels of the FDLR have enforced their control through a series of brutal atrocities. Now Assignment has secret intelligence suggesting that they were taking orders from political leaders living openly in Europe. [src. bbc] - click here to listen to the podcast!
Over the last couple of month I already posted about the 3 "Gold" episodes, the "Why is Africa poor" series and about Mike Woodbridge travels to Nicaragua, Namibia & Nepal ("A Dollar a Day"). Earlier today the bbc published a new interesting and very relevant podcast about who is actually controlling the deadly militia in the DR Congo.
In Assignment Peter Greste investigates whether Rwandans in France and Germany are controlling a deadly African militia in the Democratic Republic of Congo. For the last 15 years, the rebels of the FDLR have enforced their control through a series of brutal atrocities. Now Assignment has secret intelligence suggesting that they were taking orders from political leaders living openly in Europe. [src. bbc] - click here to listen to the podcast!
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