Errol Hickey: Difference between revisions

He started his carer as a photo journalist. Most of the iconic early images of an independent [[Zambia]] and first President [[Kenneth Kaunda]] are attributed to Hickey.<ref name=observer>[http://www.theindependentobserver.org/radio-phoenix-founder-errol-hickey-dies/ Radio phoenix Founder, Errol Hickey dies], The Independent Observer, 26 February 2017</ref> He worked for [[Times of Zambia]] where as a [[photographer]] before branching off into private business and established Hickey Studios.<ref>[https://zambiareports.com/2017/02/26/radio-phoenix-founder-erroll-hickey-dies/ Radio Phoenix Founder Erroll Hickey Dies], [[Zambia Reports]], 26 February 2017</ref>

In 1996 he opened [[Radio Phoenix]]. He was among the first individuals to open a private station and pioneered brave private radio station programming with the station flagship program: ''“[[Let the People Talk]]”'' becoming one of the most popular political and phone-in programs on air for many years. The arrival of Radio Phoenix paved the way for the emergence of other private, commercial and community stations.<ref name=observer/>

About two years before his death, Hickey give up control of Radio Phoenix as his health started failing and some private investors from Botswana bought shares in the radio station.<ref name=lt>[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2017/02/26/errol-hickey-dies/ Errol Hickey dies], [[Lusaka Times]], 26 February 2017</ref>