MISA Zambia extends its congratulations to the President Elect, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema for being elected President of Zambia for the second time after emerging victorious in the just ended 2026 general elections.
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Second Press Statement By The Ziko Lathu Consortium And The Global Platform Network As Zambia Votes – Delivered On 13th August 2026, At The Global Platform
SECOND PRESS STATEMENT BY THE ZIKO LATHU CONSORTIUM AND THE GLOBAL PLATFORM NETWORK AS ZAMBIA VOTES - DELIVERED ON 13TH AUGUST 2026, AT THE GLOBAL PLATFORM Good afternoon distinguished colleagues of the press, ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to the second media briefing...
First Preliminary Press Statement By The Ziko Lathu Consortium And The Youth Hub Centre As Zambia Votes – Delivered On 13th August 2026, At The Global Platform.
Preliminary reports from monitors indicate that voting is generally underway across all 10 provinces and 116 districts, with observations covering the opening of polling stations, voter assistance, queue management, extent of inclusion of youth, women and persons with disabilities, polling station administration, accessibility, and security-related matters.
Third Press Statement By The Ziko Lathu Consortium And The Global Platform Network As Zambia Votes – Delivered On 13th August 2026, At The Global Platform
The Ziko Lathu Consortium comprises five civil society organisations: ActionAid Zambia, Panos Institute Southern Africa (PANOS), the Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC), Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia, and Young Women in Action.
MISA Zambia Mourns Dr. Scott
MISA Zambia extends its heartfelt condolences to Dr. Scott’s family, friends, and colleagues, as well as to the people of Zambia during this time of national mourning.
MISA ZAMBIA calls for Meaningful Youth Participation In Governance
When given the opportunity and an enabling environment, young people have consistently demonstrated their ability to transform societies
MISA commemorates International Women’s Day
Journalists must continue to promote ethical reporting that challenge stereotypes and highlight issues affecting women while ensuring that women themselves are given the opportunity to tell their own stories.
MISA mourns Prime TV Northern Province Journalist, Matias Chewe
We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives he touched.
MISA Zambia commemorates Police Day
As the media prepares to cover the upcoming elections, MISA Zambia reminds the Zambia Police of their duty to ensure the safety and protection of journalists and media workers.
MISA marks ICDB: Safeguarding children in media and beyond
As we mark this day, MISA Zambia calls on media houses, regulators, and policymakers to prioritise child-friendly content that educates, entertains, and empowers our children