Episodes

  • Smart Podcast Ep. 14 - Beyond the White Coat: Internship Life with Dr. Standwell Mkandawire

    Smart Podcast Ep. 14 - Beyond the White Coat: Internship Life with Dr. Standwell Mkandawire
    Feb 26 2026
    In this insightful episode of the Smart Podcast, we host Dr. Standwell Mkandawire, an Intern Doctor, for a candid and powerful conversation on internship life, med school realities, and the unseen side of the hospital corridor beyond the white coat.

    Dr. Mkandawire opens up about:
    • The biggest challenges of internship
    • What medical school doesn’t prepare you for
    • The unseen pressures behind the hospital corridors
    • Mental resilience in medicine
    • Lessons learned on the ward
    • Advice for future doctors and health workers

    This episode goes beyond medicine - it explores growth, sacrifice, purpose, and the human side of healthcare.
    If you are an intern doctor, medical student, nurse, or health worker, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.


    🕒 Watch the full episode now and gain insight into the realities of life in medicine.
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    A Clean Nurse is a Happy Nurse



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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Smart Podcast Ep. 13 – Breast Cancer, Stigma & Survival with Nurse Monica

    Smart Podcast Ep. 13 – Breast Cancer, Stigma & Survival with Nurse Monica
    Jan 25 2026
    In this powerful special episode of the Smart Podcast–Elitrasmart, we host Monica Banda—a nurse by profession and a breast cancer survivor—who bravely shares her deeply personal journey. Monica opens up about:
    • The stigma she faced after her breast cancer diagnosis
    • The emotional, social, and professional challenges of surviving cancer
    • Her journey of strength, resilience, and hope
    • Why awareness, empathy, and early detection truly matter
    This is more than a story.
    It’s a voice for survivors, a lesson for society, and a message of hope for anyone fighting silently. 🕒 Premiere: Today at 15:00hrs
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Smart Podcast Ep. 12 – Hon. Chipoka Mulenga on Leadership, Trade & National Development

    Smart Podcast Ep. 12 – Hon. Chipoka Mulenga on Leadership, Trade & National Development
    Jan 9 2026
    In this inspiring episode of the Smart Podcast, we host Chipoka Mulenga, Minister of Commerce, Trade, and Industry, for an open and honest conversation on leadership, service, and national development.
    From humble beginnings to national leadership in trade, Hon. Mulenga shares:
    - Insights into his early life and journey
    - The challenges he faced along the way
    - Key milestones and achievements during his time in office
    - His vision for commerce, trade, and industrial growth in Zambia
    He also extends warm compliments of the season to all Smart Podcast viewers and the nation at large, wishing everyone a prosperous 2026.

    🕒 Watch the full episode now and be inspired by a story of resilience, leadership, and service.
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    #SmartPodcast #Episode12 #ChipokaMulenga #MinistryOfCommerce #Leadership #TradeAndIndustry #ZambiaLeadership #Elitrasmart #PodcastZambia
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Smart Podcast Ep. 11 – Dr. Simulyamana Choonga on Ethical Leadership & Healthcare Recruitment

    Smart Podcast Ep. 11 – Dr. Simulyamana Choonga on Ethical Leadership & Healthcare Recruitment
    Nov 18 2025
    Smart Podcast Ep. 11 – Dr. Simulyamana Choonga on Ethical Leadership & Healthcare Recruitment
    In this important episode of the Smart Podcast, we host Dr. Simulyamana Choonga*, the Lusaka Province Health Director, for a deeply insightful conversation on ethical leadership, healthcare delivery, and the realities of recruitment in the public health sector.
    Dr. Choonga shares his professional journey, the challenges faced in managing provincial healthcare systems, and the critical need for transparency in deploying health workers.
    He delivers a strong message that resonates across the nation:
    "No one should ever pay to be deployed."
    This episode sheds light on leadership responsibilities, integrity in public service, and the steps needed to build a fair and accountable healthcare environment in Zambia.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Smart Podcast Ep. 10 – Mrs. Beauty Zimba on Nursing, Regulation & the Nursing Indaba

    Smart Podcast Ep. 10 – Mrs. Beauty Zimba on Nursing, Regulation & the Nursing Indaba
    Oct 23 2025
    In this insightful episode of the Smart Podcast, we host Mrs. Beauty Zimba, CEO and Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ).
    With 23 years of experience in nursing, Mrs. Zimba shares her inspiring journey and gives us a closer look at how nursing and midwifery are regulated professions in Zambia.
    We also discuss the upcoming Nursing Indaba, key issues affecting nurses nationwide, and the Council’s efforts to promote professionalism, accountability, and growth within the healthcare sector.
    🎙 Also available on all major podcast platforms:
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    59 mins
  • Smart Podcast Ep. 9 – Livingstone College of Nursing and Midwifery: Smart-25 National Quiz Champions

    Smart Podcast Ep. 9 – Livingstone College of Nursing and Midwifery: Smart-25 National Quiz Champions
    Oct 17 2025
    In this inspiring episode of the Smart Podcast, we host Livingstone College of Nursing and Midwifery, the winners of the Smart-25 National Quiz. They share their incredible journey to victory, the preparation challenges, the tense moments when they almost got eliminated, and how they managed to rise to the top. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to compete and win in Zambia’s biggest academic challenge for healthcare students! 🎙 Also available on all major podcast platforms: Just search "Smart Podcast by Elitrasmart Limited" ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ Spotify ✅ Amazon Music ✅ Deezer & more 📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Elitrasmartltd 📘 Elitrasmart Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Elitrasmart 📘 Smart Podcast Facebook Channel: https://www.facebook.com/SmartPodcastElitrasmart 🌐 Website: https://elitrasmartltd.com #SmartPodcast #Episode9 #LivingstoneCollegeOfNursing #Smart25Quiz #NationalQuizChampions #NursingStudents #Elitrasmart #HealthcareEducation #PodcastZambia
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    50 mins
  • Smart Podcast Ep. 8 – ZNBC’s Samuel Machishi Talks Career, Challenges & Smart-25 Quiz

    Smart Podcast Ep. 8 – ZNBC’s Samuel Machishi Talks Career, Challenges & Smart-25 Quiz
    Oct 7 2025
    In this exciting episode of the Smart Podcast, we host Samuel Machishi, a seasoned ZNBC newscaster and the official Smart-25 National Quiz Master. He opens up about his inspiring career in broadcasting, the hurdles he’s faced along the way, and what keeps him passionate about media and education. We also dive into his expectations for schools participating in the upcoming Smart-25 National Quiz, and what it takes to stand out in this national intellectual competition. 📅 Available Now – Watch & Be Inspired! 🎙 Also available on all major podcast platforms: Just search "Smart Podcast by Elitrasmart Limited" ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ Spotify ✅ Amazon Music ✅ Deezer & more 📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Elitrasmartltd 📘 Elitrasmart Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Elitrasmart 📘 Smart Podcast Facebook Channel: https://www.facebook.com/SmartPodcastElitrasmart 🌐 Website: https://elitrasmartltd.com #SmartPodcast #Episode8 #SamuelMachishi #ZNBC #Smart25Quiz #NationalQuizMaster #BroadcastingZambia #Elitrasmart #HealthcareEducation
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Smart Podcast Ep. 7 – Nursing Challenges & Smart Quiz Insights with Evan & Gladys from Sunningdale

    Smart Podcast Ep. 7 – Nursing Challenges & Smart Quiz Insights with Evan & Gladys from Sunningdale
    Sep 26 2025
    In this episode of the Smart Podcast, we host Evan and Gladys, two nursing students from Sunningdale University. They share their personal stories about what it’s really like to step into the nursing profession, what they expected, and what challenges they faced along the way.
    We also go deeper into their experiences with the Smart-24 Quiz and their thoughts on the upcoming Smart-25.
    💡 Will they carry the day again?
    🏆 Will they be able to defend the trophy?
    📅 Available now – watch the full conversation and be inspired by their honesty and determination.
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    #SmartPodcast #Episode7 #SunningdaleUniversity #NursingStudents #EvanAndGladys #Smart24Quiz #Smart25Quiz #HealthcareStories #Elitrasmart
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    52 mins