Government is keen to create a media environment where journalists operate freely, without fear of political intimidation and violence
Media law and reforms
TWG maps media regulation roadmap for Zambia
The media fraternity in Zambia has during various symposia and conferences endorsed the process of media regulation including the move from voluntary media regulation to statutory self-regulation.
National Cyber Security Policy approved
The Zambia National Cyber Security Policy will ensure that effective mechanisms are put in place for a well-coordinated governance framework on cybersecurity thereby fostering the creation of a secure, reliable, and trustworthy cyber environment that increases confidence.
Provide engagement platforms on cyber law govt urged
Zambian citizens need to know that they have the right to hold leaders to account on the manner they are managing the affairs of the country through means or channels of their choice, including online spaces.
Government has a duty to inform its citizens: Siliya
The ministry has also formulated a communication strategy that clearly spells out how various arms of Government are to communicate among them, are Public Relations operatives and other communicators in various Government institutions Zambia’s chief government spokesperson says.
Free media is crucial to development: MISA Zambia
MISA Zambia says that without a vibrant media, the public’s right to receive information on matters of public interest from a variety of sources cannot be fulfilled and the free and open debate that is indispensable to the development of public policy cannot take place.
Zambian Cabinet approves Media Bill
The Zambia Council for Journalists Bill, 2020, is key in resolving complaints and promoting professionalism and accountability in the media fraternity.
Zambia media self – regulation; what the media must know!
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 agree to end violence against the media?
Political parties in Zambia pledge to work with and end violence against the media
Engage the media constantly – MISA Zambia
MISA Zambia has appealed to government to be engaging the media from time to time to reduce misinformation and disinformation.