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MISA Zambia ushers in new Board

22 Nov, 2024
The newly elected Board has pledged to carry out its activities based on the organization’s ideals, Constitution and membership needs

Press Statement

For Immediate Release

22nd November, 2024
LUSAKA – MISA Zambia membership has elected a new board which is called the National Governing Council (NGC). The new Board members were elected during the 2024 MISA Zambia Annual General Meeting (AGM).
MISA Zambia held its elective AGM today 22nd November 2024 at which Mrs. Lorraine Mwanza Chisanga was elected as its Chairperson; therefore has retained her seat.
Mrs. Chisanga will be MISA Zambia Chairperson for the next three years. Other positions in the newly elected board include; Kennedy Mbulo as Vice Chairperson, Rev. Dyson Goma from United Voice Radio, Balewa Zyuulu from Radio Phoenix and, Samuel Khwawe from Diamond TV as committee members.
Mrs Mwanza becomes the second woman to defend her position as Chairperson.
The newly elected Board has pledged to carry out its activities based on the organization’s ideals, Constitution and membership needs.
Issued by
Mr. Austin Kayanda
National Director
MISA Zambia

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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.

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