On this episode we welcome back Ngosa Chungu to the podcast. We share ideas and thoughts on what opportunities exist in digital media, pivoting as a business as well as community mobilisation to change the way businesses provide services to consumers. We also talk about the many internet challenges that hinder teleworking during the Covid-19 pandemic within Zambia.
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On this episode we sat down with Silumesii Maboshe from Bongohive Consult. We talk about the Agile Manifesto as well as managing scrums.
On this episode we welcome two brilliant individuals, Adebayo Amedu Olukayode, CEO as well as Cofounder of CKrowd and Nyemba Tembo a Broadcast Journalist and Zambian Youtuber.
We discuss the african content creation landscape including challenges and opportunities that exist today.
We discuss the CKrowd platform and what opportunities it provides for content creation and monetization.
"When you look within yourself, what do you see?"
On this episode, we check in on the different tech communities in Zambia and how they have traversed the Covid 19 pandemic.
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Thank you for sticking with CodeCast Zambia for the last 3 years. We begin this year with casual chit chat around 2021 expectations, plus one of the team members describes his relocation experience.
On this special episode, Mukuma & Cynthia talk to Yuna Musuka, A high performance and coach passionate about black excellence. We chat about life coaching, mentorship and making decisions around which one is the best route for you.
Hosts/Guests
Yuna Musuka
Mukuma Musenge
Cynthia Mulenga
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On today's episode, Elias and Chilekwa are back talking about the video games, surprising absolutely no one. They review PlayStation's September 16 PS5 Event, and the discuss the chaos that followed. They also discuss the latest evolution of the next generation of consoles, with both Microsoft and Sony having placed their cards on the table. Hardcore gamers, this episode is for you!
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Elias Phiri: Twitter Chilekwa Munsanje: Twitter
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Hide your Elite controllers, 'cause it's another episode all about video games! Elias and CodeCast debutante Chilekwa talk next-gen: what we know so far about the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X, Microsoft and Sony’s differing approaches to the next generation of consoles and speculation on release date and price. If your a gamer, or are even remotely interested in purchasing a next-gen console, do we have the episode for you!
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In this episode, hosts Elias, Cynthia and Mukuma sit down together for the first time in 3 months to discuss Life and all the lemons it has thrown at us this year. Cynthia talks about the steps that went into her decision to quit her job and get a life coach, she also highlights the importance of maintaining a work-life balance.
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On this episode, we talk about the effects of Working Autonomously and Working in a Team. Our Guest Alick runs us through the different experiences he has been through since deciding to join the technology scene.
We talk personality traits, the Dunning-Kruger effect as well as whether money should be apart of a companies culture.
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On this episode, we continue to reflect on the effects of COVID-19 on our lives and work. We talk about the opportunities for innovation and coping mechanisms during this anxious time. Let us know how you are coping by sending us a voice note using the link below.
On this episode, we reflect on the conferences, events and working lifestyle amidst concerns regarding COVID - 19. Let us know how you are coping by sending us a voice note using the link below.
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In this episode, we speak to Data Scientists Sipho Muyangana and Yasin Musa Ayami on the practical use cases for Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence on society. They explain more on concepts surrounding Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence especially key differences and tools.
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On this episode, hosts Cynthia and Mukuma speak to Buumba Siamalube, Project Office at the British Council in Lusaka Zamia.
We talk about the Connecting Classrooms Project and its impact on public schools all across Zambia. We also delve into Critical Thinking and how valuable this is in learning and appreciating everything around us.
Cynthia also shares her favorite tools that make up part of her workflow.
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We are back for 2020!!! On this episode, hosts Mukuma and Elias reflect on 2019 and its special moments, plus they share the mic with Game Development advocate Sithe Ncube. She is the founder of Prosearium.Net & Ubongo Game Labs, she is also the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Organizer for Global Game Jam. Prosearium.net is an initiative to document 1000 African women of all backgrounds and their experiences creating and uploading their own game.
We talk about the Global Game Jam including the progress in terms of site registrations across Africa. If you are organizing or organized a site for GGJ, we would like to hear from you. Send us an audio to team@codecastzm.com or record a voice message with Anchor.
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On this episode, we interview speakers from this years Developer Conference Zambia.
DevConZM is an annual platform elected by Agora Code Community and collective members of the technology community in Zambia. It is specifically crafted with Software Developers and Tech Enthusiasts in mind. Its aim is first of all, to raise the quality of the craft, secondly, to raise awareness of the industry which is still in its infancy in Zambia. We believe that providing a platform for developers to level up is key to a progressive approach to building products and communities.
DevConZM brings exposure that will prove useful to innovation in various industrial sectors leading to direct economic value addition. Apart from the technical opportunities available, Devcon will also give developers access to networking and investment opportunities which is critical to growth.
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Hosts/Guests
Rahul Sharma- Twitter
Dennis Mubamba- Twitter
Mwaaba Mugala- Twitter
Gilbert Mwale - LinkedIn
Ngosa Chungu- Twitter
Daniel Phiri- Twitter
Elias Phiri- Twitter
Mukuma Musenge - Twitter
On this episode, We have a special guest, Alinani Simuchimba joins us to discuss Security Best Practices and what this means for Coders.
We ask questions on what security mean for coders and why it should start with us. We also discussed the basic steps a coder should take in making sure what they build is secure.
In the news, Facebook Messenger Challenge is currently ongoing so please register for a chance to win cool cash!.
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Hosts/Guests
Mukuma - Twitter
Cynthia - Twitter
Alinani - LinkedIn
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Show Description
Welcome to an all new episode of CodeCast, on this episode we discuss the various ways to go online for business, this episode has been inspired by conversations on whether every business needs a website. We discuss why this shouldn't be a Website vs Facebook vs Twitter conversation, each channel plays its own role in driving branding and sales.
We highlight the different avenues available to build a website as well as how much it may cost you from a Zambian perspective. We let you know what the pros and cos are on each of the different methods we discuss.
In the news we look at the devices that will support Disney's new streaming service (Disney Plus) launching in November which a glaring omission. Disney+ finally tell us how much its gonna cost us per month. Lastly on the news, Sony buys Insomniac.... Yes, finally 'wifed'...
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Mukuma - Twitter
Elias - Twitter
Resources and Links
Tweet thread that inspired this episode
Difference between WordPress.org and WordPress.com
Sample Makeup Artist Website using Wix
Sample Photography Website using SquareSpace (Password: Test1234)
Statistics on Social Media Usage - Zambia | Africa | Global