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Concern over the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Bill, 2025

Concern over the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Bill, 2025

HE President Hakainde Hichilema   President of the Republic of Zambia   State House  Lusaka   05 December 2025   Dear Sir  Re: Concern over the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Bill, 2025  Your Excellency, the undersigned organisations extend their greetings...

MISA holds its 25th AGM

MISA holds its 25th AGM

On the 28th of November 2025, MISA Zambia held its 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Mika Hotel in Kabulonga, Lusaka. Presenting the Chairperson’s report, MISA Zambia Chairperson, Lorraine Chisanga Mwanza, was pleased to have recorded remarkable achievements by...

Media development  key pillar to achieve SADC’s strategic goals

Media development  key pillar to achieve SADC’s strategic goals

On 18 November 2025, the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) launched its five-year communications and visibility strategy in Gaborone, Botswana, based on four strategic objectives. The strategic objectives are:  improved media development - strengthen media...

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In 1991, African journalists issued a historic call for press freedom.

30 years later, media professionals and others weigh in on the state of Africa’s press. Read their thoughts and join the conversation at #WHK30