Speech by the MISA chairperson on the occaision of the launch of the MISA Zambia ‘State of the Media: First Quarter 2018’.
Media freedom
MISA Zambia disappointed with spate of attacks on journalists during elections
We are concerned with the floods of reports of journalists’ lives being threatened by political party supporters, intimidation from a traditional leader and from the Office of the President.
Report: So This is Democracy? Zambia 2017
Freedom of Expression and of the media in Zambia has remained a dream with the continued suppression of divergent views. the new report finds.
Zambia: Way forward in 2018
MISA Zambia is sharing its recommendations for improving media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information in Zambia to mark World Press Freedom Day.
MISA condemns PF threats to close down K-FM radio
MISA Zambia condemns, in the strongest terms, threats by the Patriotic Front cadres in Mansa to close down K-FM Radio if the station goes ahead and host Chipili Independent Member of Parliament Hon Jewis Chabi on its radio programme dubbed “Speak your minds Thursday”....
MISA Zambia launches policy document on regulating ZNBC
Hyde Haguta MISA Zambia has launched a policy document on the possibilities of having the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) regulated by the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA). This is being proposed to be done by merging the ZNBC Amendment Act...
Go deeper in your stories – Media Liaison Committee
Enock Ngoma (l) Media Liaison Committee Chairperson Enoch Ngoma is disappointed that journalists in Zambia are not making extra efforts to finish breaking news stories He says this situation motivates social injustices such as corruption as people are left uninformed....
MISA Zambia launches 2Q State of the Media report
Ministry of Information Permanent Secretary Godfrey Malama MISA Zambia Chairperson, Helen Mwale says media plays an imperative role in shaping public opinion and informing the public on various issues. In a speech read for her at the launch by MISA Zambia National...
ZNBC to be regulated by IBA started?
MISA Zambia has embarked on a project to look into the regulation of the Zambia National Broadcasting Authority by the Independent Broadcasting Authority.
Patriotic Front cadres attack Zambia’s Petauke Explorers Radio
A group of suspected ruling Patriotic Front cadres on 13th June 2016, allegedly harassed and beat up Petauke Explorers Radio security officer Joseph Nyumayo and threatened to close the station. The cadres (leader’s name withheld) stormed the radio station around 16h30...