Zodiak Broadcasting Station
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| Programming | |
|---|---|
| Languages | Chichewa and Chitumbuka |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Gospel Kazako |
| History | |
First air date | 2005 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
Zodiak Broadcasting Station is a privately owned radio station in Malawi.[1][2]
History
It was founded in 2005 by Gospel Kazako.[3] The station has more than 25 transmitting sites and reaches the whole of Malawi.[3] Nearly 60% of its programmes are broadcast in Chichewa, Malawi's main language, with few others being addressed in Chitumbuka.[3] One of its most popular shows is a talk show Tiuzeni Zoona.[4]
Election coverage
It became the official broadcaster of Presidential and Parliamentary elections in the 2009 elections due to its neutral coverage.[1]
Online
Zodiak has an online website.
Accolades
It has been the recipient of several MISA awards.[4] In 2019 Ruth Kulaisi won the Radio Talk Show Host of the Year at that year's MISA-Malawi media awards.[5]
References
- ^ a b About Zodiak Malawi Archived January 15, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Malawi media guide". BBC News. 2011-06-22. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ^ a b c BBC News 13 September 2011: African Dream: Malawi's Gospel Kazako
- ^ a b Zodiak’s Tiuzeni Zoona beats Capital’s Straight Talk in Misa awards | Nyasa Times Archived June 4, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "U.S. Embassy Lilongwe - The U.S Embassy congratulates Golden Matonga ..." www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2025-05-02.