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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>
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.<ref name=observer/>
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/>


==Death==
==Death==

Revision as of 04:50, 27 February 2017

Errol Thomas Hickey (died 26 February 2017) was a broadcaster, journalist and founder of the private radio station, Radio Phoenix, where he served as its Chairman and Director since 1996. He helped pioneered commercial broadcasting in Zambia during the aftermath of Zambia’s return to multipartism.

He had given up control of Radio Phoenix two years ago as his health started failing and some private investors from Botswana bought shares in the radio station.[1]

Early life

Hickey was born in Salisbury, in pre-independent Zimbabwe, but came to Zambia where he lived for over 50 years.

Career

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.[2] He worked for Times of Zambia where as a photographer before branching off into private business and established Hickey Studios.[3]

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.[2]

Death

Hickey died on 26 February in Lusaka after a long battle with cancer. A few years before his death, Hickey lost his wife Ursula to cancer. He is survived by a daughter Joana.[1]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Errol Hickey dies, Lusaka Times, 26 February 2017
  2. 2.0 2.1 Radio phoenix Founder, Errol Hickey dies, The Independent Observer, 26 February 2017
  3. Radio Phoenix Founder Erroll Hickey Dies, Zambia Reports, 26 February 2017