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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.<ref https://www.lusakatimes.com/2018/10/18/veteran-broadcaster-ben-kangwa-has-died/ Veteran Broadcaster Ben Kangwa has died | '''Ben Kangwa''' (1955 - 17 October 2018) 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== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Kangwa earned his Master’s Degree in Journalism and Culture from Cardiff University in Wales. | Kangwa earned his Master’s Degree in Journalism and Culture from Cardiff University in Wales. He was buried at his farm in [[Makeni]] with hundreds of people in attendance.<ref>[https://www.znbc.co.zm/hundreds-bid-farewell-to-ben-kangwa/ Ben Kangwa Interred], [[ZNBC]], 20 October 2018</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
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Additionally, in collaboration with the [[Electoral Commission of Zambia]] (ECZ), the European Union (EU), the Freedom Forum of the USA and the [[Zambia Institute of Mass Communication]] (ZAMCOM), Kangwa produced and presented a “live” debate style 90 minute TV program featuring 10 of the 11 presidential candidates at the same time at the [[Mulungushi International Conference Center]] (MICC) during the 2001 elections. | Additionally, in collaboration with the [[Electoral Commission of Zambia]] (ECZ), the European Union (EU), the Freedom Forum of the USA and the [[Zambia Institute of Mass Communication]] (ZAMCOM), Kangwa produced and presented a “live” debate style 90 minute TV program featuring 10 of the 11 presidential candidates at the same time at the [[Mulungushi International Conference Center]] (MICC) during the 2001 elections. | ||
In [[Zambian general election, 2006|2006 Presidential elections]], Kangwa yet again interviewed five Presidential candidates: [[Levy Mwanawasa]] – [[Movement for Multi Party | In [[Zambian general election, 2006|2006 Presidential elections]], Kangwa yet again interviewed five Presidential candidates: [[Levy Mwanawasa]] – [[Movement for Multi Party Democracy]] (MMD), [[Michael Sata]] – [[Patriotic Front]] (PF), [[Hakainde Hichilema]] – [[United Democratic Alliance]] (UDA), [[Godfrey Miyanda]] – [[Heritage Party]] (HP), and [[Winwright N’gondo]] – [[All People’s Congress]] (APC) | ||
Kangwa also produced and presented live programs for both radio and television on the [[National Constitution]] sponsored by the [[Willa Mu’ngomba Constitution Review Commission]] where he sat on the Publicity Committee. | Kangwa also produced and presented live programs for both radio and television on the [[National Constitution]] sponsored by the [[Willa Mu’ngomba Constitution Review Commission]] where he sat on the Publicity Committee. | ||
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==Death== | ==Death== | ||
Kangwa | Kangwa died on Wednesday October 17, 2018 at the [[University Teaching Hospital]] (UTH). He died of kidney failure at the age of 63.<ref>[http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/death-of-ben-kangwa-huge-loss/ Death of Ben Kangwa huge loss], [[Zambia Daily Mail]], 23 October 2018</ref> | ||
==Awards and honours== | ==Awards and honours== | ||
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[[Category:People of Zambia]] | [[Category:People of Zambia]] | ||
[[Category:Zambian Ambassadors]] | [[Category:Zambian Ambassadors]] | ||
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[[Category:1955 births]] | |||
