MISA Zambia is gravely alarmed over a trend to gag or threaten the media over coverage of the current political and social events.
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State of the Media in Zambia – Q4, 2018
MISA Zambia says the fourth quarter of 2018 was a challenging one in view of the heightened calls to regulate the cyber space and the media.
Stop assault on the media – MISA Zambia
MISA Zambia Vice Chairperson Hyde Haguta says it is unfortunate that Zambia’s media continue to experience attacks from political party cadres and state agents.
Search warrant at Prime TV is media intimidation and affront to democracy – MISA Zambia
MISA Zambia is shocked that police have a warrant to search computers of Prime Television for footage which police allege borders on defamation of the President.
Harassment of Zambian journalists condemned
MISA Zambia condemns police harassment of journalists covering the arrival and subsequent questioning of United Party for National Development (UPND) Leader Hakainde Hichilema at Ndola Central Police this morning.
MISA Zambia mourns the death of veteran broadcaster Ben Kangwa
Mr. Kangwa had unwavering standards of professionalism and a furnace that added value to the media profession in Zambia
MISA Zambia condemns attack on ZNBC camera person
The camera operator was attacked by unruly sympathisers of a local businessman, Daniel Makina, at the Kitwe Magistrates Court on October 12, 2018.
Access to Information contributes to transparency and accountability
Speech by MISA Zambia Chairperson Helen Mwale on the launch of the State of the Media in Zambia, 2Q at Protea Hotel.
Media freedom a cornerstone of democracy – Hellen Mwale
Media freedom enables citizens to enjoy their rights to freedom of expression and access to information, says MISA Zambia chairperson.
The enactment of the ATI law will make government open and inclusive – MISA Zambia
Speech by MISA Zambia chairperson, Ms Helen Mwale at the launch of the golden key and padlock awards, 2018.