22. The Zambezi with Professor Malyn Newitt
AdventureSmith3 Nov 2023

22. The Zambezi with Professor Malyn Newitt

The great rivers of Africa were a constant feature in Wilbur Smith’s adventures and in this episode Tom and Diana explore the Zambezi and the majestic Victoria Falls with the expert help of Professor Malyn Newitt author of 'The Zambezi - a History’, learning about the peoples who have lived alongside, traded on and depended upon the river and how the nature and shape of the river is changing due to modern development.


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