A total number of 17 awards were given to deserving Zambian journalists and media houses at the 2020 media awards held at the Golden Peacock Hotel on September 25.
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Government should expedite enactment of ATI law
This piece of legislation is not just for the media, but is a Bill for all Zambians, and empowers them to hold government to account while encouraging transparency
Treat political players equally
MISA Zambia expects all media institutions to align their political programmes in line with the SADC the Gender Protocol Agreement which calls for 50/50 gender representation
Protect the media- MISA Zambia
MISA Zambia Chairperson Hellen Mwale says the media just like any other citizen need to be protected and feel safe as they carry out their duties more so as we head to the polls.
Access to Information Brief podcasts
The Access to Information (ATI) Brief podcast is a 5-minute audio series aimed at raising awareness on Zambia’s Access to Information Bill.
Access to Information Brief podcasts
The Access to Information (ATI) Brief podcast is a 5-minute audio series aimed at raising awareness on Zambia’s Access to Information Bill.
Allow media to carry out its mandate- Mwale
PASME FM, a radio station in Petauke District, Zambia has been closed by order of the Petauke District Commissioner (DC) for airing a radio programme featuring an opposition political party leader.
Trust in the Media Baseline Report launched
MISA has launched the first-ever Trust in the Media baseline report for Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
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.
Attacks on media houses shrinking democratic space
MISA Zambia has expressed concern on the continued attacks on media houses in the country by the Patriotic Front (PF) political party cadres terming it to be an affront to democracy and good governance in Zambia.