Home 9 Media awards 9 MISA Zambia partners with European Union for 21st Platinum & Golden Awards

MISA Zambia partners with European Union for 21st Platinum & Golden Awards

18 Jul, 2023
The introduction of the "Best Reporting: Climate Change Media Award" demonstrates the European Union's commitment towards the  fight  against Climate Change and nurturing the  environment in Zambia

PRESS STATEMENT

For immediate release

LUSAKA – MISA Zambia is pleased to announce a significant partnership with the European Union for its 21st MISA Zambia Platinum & Golden Awards ceremony, scheduled to take place on 15th September 2023.

The European Union has chosen to collaborate with MISA Zambia in recognizing and honoring journalistic excellence in climate reporting. This prestigious event aims to celebrate exceptional achievements across various fields, introducing a new and special category, the “Best Reporting Climate Change” award. This category will acknowledge outstanding media personnel in TV, Radio, Print, and Online media, with submission entries open until 25th August 2023.

The introduction of the “Best Reporting: Climate Change Media Award” demonstrates the European Union’s commitment towards the  fight  against Climate Change and nurturing the  environment in Zambia. It also serves as an expression of appreciation for the vital role the media plays in keeping society informed about national affairs.

Joining other esteemed organizations such as PANOS Institute Southern Africa, Buy Zed Campaign, Public Service Pensions Fund, the Non-Governmental Coordinating Council, Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC), and Lusaka Water, the European Union has become an essential partner in celebrating the 21st Edition of the Platinum and Golden Media Awards hosted by MISA Zambia.

Issued by;

Rev. Fr. Barnabas Simatende, OMI (PhD)

Chairperson

MISA Zambia

About MISA

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) was founded in 1992. Its work focuses on promoting, and advocating for, the unhindered enjoyment of freedom of expression, access to information and a free, independent, diverse and pluralistic media.

Share this

Related news

Nambula Sililo was a beacon of local culture through journalism

Nambula Sililo was a beacon of local culture through journalism

PRESS STATEMENT For Immediate Release 17th August, 2023 - MISA Zambia has learnt with deep sadness the passing of Nambula Sililo, a journalist who at the time of her passing was working for the Zambia Flying Doctor Service. Ms Sililo worked as a journalist for about...

Why Zambia needs ‘pure’ self-regulation mechanism

Why Zambia needs ‘pure’ self-regulation mechanism

The media legislative reform agenda in Zambia received a timely boost last year when President Hikainde Hichilema said he supported self-regulation of the media in that country, triggering excitement amongst stakeholders. The excitement has since given way to...

MISA Regional Director re-elected into IFEX Governing Council 

MISA Regional Director re-elected into IFEX Governing Council 

MISA Regional Director Dr Tabani Moyo was re-elected to the IFEX Governing Council at its elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on 29 June 2023.  Dr Moyo was elected with 12 other council members for a three-year term from 2023 to 2026, which will mark...