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.
Political parties in Zambia pledge to work with and end violence against the media
MISA Zambia has appealed to government to be engaging the media from time to time to reduce misinformation and disinformation.
We the journalists and media owners do here by say that we have unanimously agreed that we adopt a statutory self-regulation model as it suits our prevailing media environment in Zambia.
MISA Zambia's recommendations for improving media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information.
MiSA Zambia has welcomed the pronouncement by the government to enact a law that will grant the IBA legal mandate to regulate ZNBC
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.