MISA Zambia is disappointed with the K12,000 fine slapped on Patriotic Front Vubwi district Chairperson Micheal Tembo who was found guilty of assaulting two journalists.
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MISA Zambia challenges UPND to take action over the Siavonga journalist harassment
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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,...
German envoy stresses importance of accountability of governments
Germany’ Ambassador to Zambia stresses that the actions or omissions of the government must be subject to the close scrutiny by the public.
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MISA applauds investigative journalists, whistle-blowers on Panama Papers exposé
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) applauds the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) who coordinated the efforts of hundreds of journalists and news agencies from around in an investigation that has culminated in the release of...
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.
MISA Zambia alarmed by PF interference, threats of violence at Kasama’s radio Mano
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia chapter is alarmed by the threats of violence against journalists at Kasama’s Radio Mano who are currently living in fear for their lives. We have received a complaint in which two senior Patriotic Front officials...
MISA Zambia condemn police for interfering with operations of radio stations
MISA Zambia has condemned the police command in Eastern Province for interfering with the operations of radio stations in the province by directing them to seek police clearance whenever they intend to host high profile guests on radio. MISA has obtained a letter in...
MISA comment on the state of the media and freedom of expression in Zambia
We have noted with concern the growing trend of physical and verbal harassment of journalists in their course of duty usually by party cadres, sometimes even in full view of the Police.