MISA Zambia is calling on all political parties not to beat journalists and refrain from acts of censorship as an independent media is key to free and fair elections.
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Zambia’s High Court rules seditious intent unconstitutional
MISA Zambia celebrates the High Court’s ruling that section 67 of the Penal Code is unconstitutional.
Invasion of ZNBC studios by ministers is unacceptable, says MISA Zambia
MISA Zambia notes with grief the invasion of ZNBC studios by Sports Minister Chishimba Kambwili and Information Permanent Secretary Chanda Kasolo.
Storming of UNZA by sport minister Kambwili violation of media freedom
MISA Zambia condemns the harassment of UNZA student journalists by Youth and Sport Minister Chishimba Kambwili.
MISA Zambia condemns barring of some media houses opening of parliament
The barring from some journalists on 19 September 2014 is an affront to Zambia’s democracy.
MISA Zambia condemns barring of some media houses from covering opening of parliament
MISA Zambia notes with sadness the sudden and retrogressive decision by the government to block some media houses from covering the opening of parliament on Friday 19 September 2014. We want to put it to the attention of the clerk of the National Assembly and her...
MISA Zambia says public sphere under threat
Zambia is using colonial-era laws to supress freedom of the media, which is also operating in an increasingly violence atmosphere.
MISA Zambia says public sphere under threat
MISA Zambia is concerned that the existence of a public sphere is under threat in Zambia because of some acts of intolerance by some stakeholders and continued existence of archaic laws that continue to be used to suppress press freedom and freedom of expression. The...
MISA Zambia: ZNBC says Chibamba Kanyama not under probe for stealing
The Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation has dismissed media reports suggesting its Chief Executive Officer, Chibamba Kayama, is under probe for having misappropriated money.