Leander’s programme so far
The story goes on. There have been discussions going from midnight until now, below is summary of programmes that has been broadcast:
Midnight to 0500hrs
Music and important HIV and AIDS messages
0500 to 0600hrs
Reflections/Ndangariro/Siyakhumbula
There was a compilation of music in memory of those who have died as a result of AIDS. Leander was taking calls from those who lost their relatives to AIDS related illnesses, the he also gave a brief backgound of HIV and AIDS in Zimbabwe over the years dating back to 1984 when the first case was reported, bringing out how HIV was considered a death sentence, unavailabilty of ARVs, stigmatisation and discrimination
The Power Breakfast Show - 0600 to 0900hrs
The story continue with sharing of info relating to the key drivers of Zimbabwe’s epidemic issues like multiple concurrent partnerships(like small houese, intergenerational sex etc)
0900 to 1000hrs
The hour focused on “Zimbabwe Decline” highlighting some of the success stories resulting in the decline in HIV prevalence. There were also highlights on behavioural change, delayed sexual debut by young girls, uptake in VCT etc.
1000 to 1100hrs
Focus was on men and their responsibility in the face of HIV and AIDS. Professor Ezra Chitando helped explore this area.
1100 to 1200 hrs
The session highlighted the role of women in society as well as human rights for women versus tradition and culture. Also explored important role played by women in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
1200 to 1300hrs
The Voiceless Heard:
During the session there were testimonies given by listeners who are living with HIV and AIDS. Listeners were also phoning in.
1300 to 1400 hrs
There were pre-recorded messages and live messages from Zimbabwe’s best known personalities on the World Aids Day
1400 to 1500hrs
There was a discussion on HIV and AIDS in relation to migration…IOM (International Organisation for Migration) representatives talked so much about initiatives they are working on to help Zimbabweans.
1500 to 1600hrs
The Harare Junior council representatives are currently in the studio discussing HIV/AIDS and the youth.
One Cause for One Nation- with Leander Kandiero on PowerFM
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For the first time ever in Zimbabwe, and indeed in world history, a 24-hour marathon broadcast on HIV and AIDS!
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Power FM DJs- Leander Kandiero
Today I want to talk a little bit about wekwaKandiero.
Leander’s approach to the radio is way out of this world. Sometimes I feel like he should just stay on the radio the whole day. Leander is just amazing. Talk of his choice of music, who sorts out what music a DJ should play because it seems Leander hsa his own bag of music that he is never willing to share with others. Read more

