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'''Ben Kangwa''' was a [[Zambian]] media strategist, political analyst, journalist and broadcaster. He was former [[ZNBC]] Director of Programs and former Deputy Ambassador at Zambian Mission in Washington. | '''Ben Kangwa''' was a [[Zambian]] media strategist, political analyst, journalist and broadcaster. He was former [[ZNBC]] Director of Programs and former Deputy Ambassador at Zambian Mission in Washington.<ref https://www.lusakatimes.com/2018/10/18/veteran-broadcaster-ben-kangwa-has-died/ Veteran Broadcaster Ben Kangwa has died>, [[Lusaka Times]], 18 October 2018</ref> | ||
==Early life and education== | |||
Kangwa earned his Master’s Degree in Journalism and Culture from Cardiff University in Wales. | |||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
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In collaboration with the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA), Zambia Chapter, he also produced and presented a live phone-in program on Media Reforms on both radio and television for a stretch of four years running. | In collaboration with the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA), Zambia Chapter, he also produced and presented a live phone-in program on Media Reforms on both radio and television for a stretch of four years running. | ||
===Others=== | |||
Kangwa served on several professional Boards such as the [[Evelyn Hone College]] School of Journalism Department Advisory Committee, the Zambia Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, the [[Yatsani Catholic Radio Station]], [[Zambezi FM]] in [[Livingstone]], the Salvation Army and the [[Keep Lusaka Clean Campaign]] Committee. | |||
==Death== | ==Death== | ||
Kangwa collapsed after suffering a suspected stroke and was rushed to [[Fairview Hospital]] in [[Lusaka]] where his condition deteriorated and passed away a week later on 18 October 2018. | Kangwa collapsed after suffering a suspected stroke and was rushed to [[Fairview Hospital]] in [[Lusaka]] where his condition deteriorated and passed away a week later on 18 October 2018. | ||
==Awards and honours== | |||
* In 1996, the [[Press Association of Zambia]] (PAZA) presented him with the ‘Best Financial Journalist Award’ of the year. | |||
* In September, 2010, he was recognized by the Cambridge “Who’s Who’ for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in his career. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
