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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about listening to Tilankhulane, saving episodes for offline listening, joining the conversation, and hosting a show of your own.

About Tilankhulane

What is Tilankhulane?

Tilankhulane is a podcast platform where we tackle the issues of life that affect us every day, and invite you to join the conversation. Our aim is to entertain, educate, enlighten and provoke thought through a diverse selection of shows — from news and society to technology, business, relationships, personal growth and the arts.

What does the name mean?

“Tiyeni tilankhulane” is our invitation to talk to one another — in short, let's talk. Every episode is meant to start a conversation, not end one.

Where is Tilankhulane based?

We are based in Malawi, and anyone, anywhere can listen online.

Does it cost anything to listen?

No. Listening, downloading, commenting and saving episodes for offline listening are all completely free.

Which podcasts can I listen to?

Our shows include Tilankhulane dot Live, Poetic Expressions, Empowering Minds and Encap Data Solutions, with more on the way. You can see every published show on the home page.

Who is behind Tilankhulane?

Tilankhulane is a product of Encap Data Solutions. You can reach the team any time at info@tilankhulane.live.

Listening to podcasts

How do I listen to an episode?

Open any episode and press play. A player stays at the bottom of the screen so you can keep browsing while you listen, and it keeps playing as you move between pages.

Do I need an account to listen?

No. There are no listener accounts — just open the site and start listening.

Can I listen on my phone?

Yes. The site works on phones, tablets and computers, and you can add it to your home screen to open it like an app.

Can I skip forward or back within an episode?

Yes. The episode player has 15-second skip buttons, and you can tap the progress bar to jump to any point.

Can I download an episode to keep?

Yes. On an episode page, use the download button to save the audio file to your device.

Are your podcasts on Spotify or Apple Podcasts?

You can listen to every episode right here on the website — online or offline. Where a show is also available on another platform, you'll find its links on the home page.

Offline listening & the app

Can I listen without an internet connection?

Yes. Save an episode while you are online, and you can play it later with no connection at all — handy when data or signal is limited.

How do I save an episode for offline listening?

On an episode, or in any list of episodes, tap Save offline. The episode downloads to your device and the button changes to “Saved offline”. If your connection drops while saving, it retries and continues on its own.

Where do I find my saved episodes?

Open your Offline library (the download icon in the menu). It lists everything saved on that device, with a play button for each and how much space they use.

Do saved episodes stay forever?

They stay on that device until you remove them. They are tied to the browser you saved them in, so clearing your browser's data will remove them. On iPhone, adding Tilankhulane to your home screen makes saved episodes much more reliable.

How do I remove a saved episode?

Open your Offline library and use the remove control on the episode, or tap Save offline again on the episode to toggle it off.

How much storage and data does it use?

Each episode is roughly 10–60 MB depending on its length. Saving happens once, over your connection; after that, playing it offline uses no data.

Can I install Tilankhulane like an app?

Yes. In your browser menu choose “Add to home screen” (or “Install”). Tilankhulane then opens full-screen and works offline.

Comments, likes & subscriptions

Can I comment on an episode?

Yes. Scroll to the comments on any episode, add your name and your comment, and post it. Your email is required but is never shown publicly.

Do I need an account to comment, like or share?

No. Anyone can comment, like and share without signing up.

How do I like an episode?

Tap the heart on the episode page. You can like each episode once per device.

Are comments moderated?

Comments appear on the episode, and the team can review and remove anything that breaks the spirit of respectful conversation. Please keep it kind.

What does “Subscribe” do?

Subscribing to a podcast lets us email you when that show publishes a new episode. You choose which podcast to follow.

How do I unsubscribe?

Email info@tilankhulane.live with the address you subscribed with and the podcast, and we will remove you.

Will you spam me or share my email?

No. We use your email only to notify you about the podcast you chose. See the for details.

Finding & sharing episodes

How do I find a specific episode or topic?

Use the search icon in the menu to search podcasts, episodes and categories, or browse by subject under Categories.

How are episodes organized?

Each episode belongs to a podcast and a category (such as news, technology or relationships), so you can explore by show or by subject.

How do I share an episode?

Every episode has share buttons for WhatsApp, Facebook and X, plus a “copy link” button so you can paste it anywhere.

What is the calendar for?

Our Calendar shows upcoming recordings, live shows and events, so you can follow along and take part.

For podcasters, sponsors & partners

Can I host my own podcast on Tilankhulane?

Yes — we would love to hear from you. Email info@tilankhulane.live and tell us about your show.

How do I record an episode or book a session?

Get in touch and check the Calendar for upcoming recording dates. We will help you plan, record and publish.

Can I sponsor a show or advertise?

Yes. Email info@tilankhulane.live and we will share the options.

Who can upload episodes?

Publishing is done by the Tilankhulane team and approved creators through a secure admin area. As a listener you never need any of that — just press play.

Privacy, accounts & support

Do listeners have accounts?

No listener accounts are needed. The “Team sign in” link in the footer is only for Tilankhulane staff and creators who manage content.

How is my personal information handled?

We keep it to a minimum and use it only to run the service — for example, to email you about a podcast you subscribed to. Read the full and .

An episode won't play — what can I do?

Check your connection, refresh the page, or try a different browser. If you saved it offline, open your Offline library and make sure it finished saving. Still stuck? Email info@tilankhulane.live.

The site won't load when I'm offline.

The site can work offline only after you have opened it at least once while online (and saved the episodes you want). Adding it to your home screen gives the most reliable offline access.

I found a problem or have a suggestion — who do I contact?

Email info@tilankhulane.live. We read everything and appreciate the feedback.

Still have a question?

We're happy to help. Send us a note and we'll get back to you.

Email info@tilankhulane.live

About us

Tilankhulane is a user-friendly podcast platform that allows users to discover, listen to, and subscribe to audio programs, known as podcasts. The platform also allows creators to upload and distribute their own podcasts, making it a complete solution for both listeners and creators. One of the key features of Tilankhulane is the ability to manage users, podcasts and episodes with ease.

The user management functionality of Tilankhulane allows administrators to add, edit and delete users, assign them roles, and manage their permissions. This makes it easy to manage a large number of users and keep the platform organized.

Another important feature of Tilankhulane is the ability to add, edit, and delete podcast categories. This allows administrators to organize the available podcasts by topic and make it easy for users to find the content they are looking for.

In addition to managing categories, Tilankhulane also allows administrators to add, edit, and delete podcasts. This makes it easy for creators to upload and distribute their own content, and for administrators to keep the platform updated and organized.

Tilankhulane also allows administrators to add, edit and delete episodes. This makes it easy for creators to upload new episodes, and for administrators to keep the platform updated and organized. With this feature, it's easy to keep track of all the episodes of a podcast and also delete the episodes that need to be removed.

Overall, Tilankhulane is a wonderful podcast platform that offers a wide range of functionalities for both creators and listeners. With its user-friendly interface, easy-to-use tools, and powerful management features, it's the perfect solution for anyone looking to create, share, or listen to podcasts.

Privacy policy

At Tilankhulane, we take your privacy seriously. Our privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our podcast platform.

We collect certain personal information from you, such as your name, email address, and location. We may also collect additional information, such as your podcast listening history and preferences, to provide you with a more personalized experience.

We use the information we collect to improve the content and features of our platform, to provide you with the best possible experience, and to communicate with you about our services. We may also use your information to send you emails or notifications about new podcasts, updates, or other information that may be of interest to you.

We take steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We use secure servers and encryption to protect your information, and we regularly review our security measures to ensure that your data is safe and secure.

We do not share your personal information with any third parties without your express consent, except as required by law. We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third parties.

We may update this privacy policy from time to time, so please check back periodically to stay informed of any changes. If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy, please contact us.

By using Tilankhulane, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy and our terms of service. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our platform.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with the best possible experience on Tilankhulane. If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy, please contact us.

Terms of service

Welcome to Tilankhulane, the podcast platform where we strive to entertain, educate, enlighten, and provoke your thoughts through our diverse selection of podcasts. By using our platform, you agree to the following terms of service.

Content:

Tilankhulane provides a platform for creators to upload and distribute their own podcasts. We do not endorse or take responsibility for any content uploaded by creators, and we reserve the right to remove any content that violates our guidelines or terms of service.

User Conduct:

As a user of Tilankhulane, you agree to use the platform in a manner that is respectful and lawful. You may not use the platform to engage in any illegal activity, to violate any rights of others, or to engage in any activity that is harmful to the platform or its users.

User Accounts:

In order to access certain features of Tilankhulane, you may be required to create a user account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password, and for restricting access to your computer. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

Copyright:

Tilankhulane respects the intellectual property rights of others, and we ask our users to do the same. We will remove content that is found to infringe on the copyright of others.

Advertising:

Tilankhulane may display ads and other forms of advertising on the platform. These ads are necessary to support the platform, and you agree to receive them as a condition of using Tilankhulane.

Modifications to the Service:

Tilankhulane reserves the right to modify or discontinue the service at any time, without notice to you.

Disclaimer of Warranties:

Tilankhulane provides the platform on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the platform or the information, content, materials, or products included on the platform.

Limitation of Liability:

Tilankhulane shall not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of the platform, including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

Indemnity:

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Tilankhulane, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers and any third party information providers to the Service from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation of these Terms of Service or any activity related to your account (including negligent or wrongful conduct) by you or any other person accessing the Service using your account.

Governing Law:

These terms of service and the use of Tilankhulane shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Tilankhulane is headquartered.

Dispute Resolution:

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these terms of service or the use of Tilankhulane shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the jurisdiction in which Tilankhulane is headquartered.

In conclusion:
By using Tilankhulane, you acknowledge that you have read and understand these terms of service, and that you agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree to these terms of service, you may not use Tilankhulane.

We reserve the right to make changes to these terms of service from time to time, and your continued use of Tilankhulane after such.

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