MISA is saddened by the continued threats to the freedom of expression and of the press by state institutions which are expected to act independently and in the public’s interest. This follows the latest development in which Prime TV proprietor, Gerald Shawa and the...
Media law and reforms
Zambia threatens media with statutory regulation
Zambia's Chief Government Spokesperson, Chishimba Kambwili, has threatened state regulation of the media citing what he termed as "failure by the print media to regulate itself" leaving government with no option but to step in. Speaking at a press briefing on April 6,...
Zambia rolling out dual casting; final switchover to digital in six months
Zambia will signal dual casting of both the analogue and digital signal for a period of six months before the final switch over to the digital signal.