ZAMBIA / PROMOTING FREE EXPRESSION IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
In any democratic country, freedom of speech and freedom of the media are fundamental and any form of media regulation should be based on self-regulation as government regulation can be misused and abused.
MISA Zambia has appealed to government to be engaging the media from time to time to reduce misinformation and disinformation.
Advocate Daniel Libati says civil society should consider advocating for a policy to be put in place before the government enacts any cyber legislation.
MISA Zambia has today launched the State of the Media Report for the 1th Quarter of 2019 in Lusaka with calls to increase coverage on matters that relate to Access to Information (ATI) legislation and its presentation to Parliament.
MiSA Zambia is exceptionally concerned by the escalation of attacks against journalists by political supporters.
MISA Zambia's recommendations for improving media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information.
Transparency International Zambia President, Ruben Lifuka, says the Access to Information (ATI) law is imperative in citizen’s ability to engage in quality and meaningful discourse on public affairs. Mr. Lifuka says access to information is...
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Speech by MISA Zambia Chairperson Helen Mwale on the launch of the State of the Media in Zambia, 2Q at Protea Hotel.
Zambia's media in the second quarter of 2018 saw an increased threat on its freedom and role.
Media freedom enables citizens to enjoy their rights to freedom of expression and access to information, says MISA Zambia chairperson.