Radio Phoenix was the first independent commercial FM radio station, introduced in 1996. This position has made Radio Phoenix a household name with a listening audience of 75% of a 10 million plus population.
Over the years, Radio Phoenix has grown to acquire five extra FM frequencies. This expansion programme is to cover the entire mining area, all along the railway line to Chillilabombwe and also reaching the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo border in the north.
Approach to radio shows
Radio Phoenix is a highly interactive radio station and encourages the public's participation by giving them a chance to air their views through live talk shows. Audience members can also give their comments and contributions through sound bites with the news bulletins.
Radio Phoenix has a comprehensive and professional news policy that ensures that the station provides responsible broadcasting. All stories aired on Radio Phoenix must be topical, newsworthy, well balanced without emotional involvement. They must be presented in a non-biased, non-partisan manner, with sound bites for authenticity.
Radio Phoenix believe that giving a voice to the voiceless is an essential aspect to their work. It is their aim to positively affect the lives of Zambian citizens through radio content that is developmental, educational, informative and generates awareness. Moving the country forward and out of poverty while tackling major issues such as HIV/AIDS are key to their vision.
Commercial air time
Advertising and sponsorship on Radio Phoenix can be a very effective part of your marketing mix since it is the radio station of choice across Zambia, with 75% of Zambia's population tuning in. The Radio Phoenix team is able advise you on delivering the most effective advertising campaign for your business. They can offer guidance, voice and sound sourcing together with radio advert recording services. Through their knowledge they can help ensure your message reaches the right people at the right time.
Social responsibility
Radio Phoenix is a commercial radio station with a human face that takes social responsibility seriously. The radio station goes an extra mile to give back to society and runs two charities alongside its core business activities. The Helpline Project assists the underprivileged, disabled, aged, widowed and orphaned across the country. The Breakthrough Cancer Trust lobbies for specialist treatment, surgery and medicine for female cancer patients admitted to the Radio Phoenix adapted Ward B21, at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka.
A little history
On 18th September 1997, Radio Phoenix was destroyed by fire. True to its mythical name, Radio Phoenix literally rose from the ashes, better than ever. Since then, through accurate, controlled and workable systems, the station has been of assistance in training the staff of up and coming local community and commercial radio stations throughout Zambia and surrounding regions.Radio Phoenix frequencies
- 100.1 FM Kabwe (Central Province)
- 89.5 FM Kapiri (Central Province)
- 107.7 FM Ndola (Copperbelt Province)
- 100.5 FM Kitwe and the rest of the Copperbelt
- 104.5 FM Chingola and Chililabombwe
Radio Phoenix information
- Listen live!
- 24 hour radio coverage
- Music shows
- The latest news
- Various interactive radio shows
- Commercial advertising and sponsorship
- Supports two charities
