News and press statements
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.
Independent Broadcasting Authority appointments displeasing – MLC
The Media Liaison Committee in Zambia notes with regret the appointment of non-media persons to preside over matters of media professionalism and ethical conduct of the media sector in the country.
Uphold freedom of expression online, Zambian govt told
The Civil Society Organizations working group on Cyber Laws in Zambia is concerned with government officials’ threats to curtail citizens using social media platforms to exercise their freedom of expression.
COVID-19 – Placing communities at the heart of the response efforts
Covid-19 pandemic has led to economic and emotional stress to rights holders and overburdening the Zambian government.
Zambia: Protecting freedom of expression and information in 2020
MISA Zambia shares its Way Forward recommendations for defending media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information to mark World Press Freedom Day 2020.
MISA applauds journalists on Covid-19 coverage
MISA Zambia applauds journalists and other media practitioners across the country on the important work that they are doing amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
Jailing of PF cadre good for Journalist’s safety
MISA Zambia welcomes the sentencing of Frank Mwale, a Patriotic Front cadre who has been handed a 2-year custodial sentence for the assault of Chipata’s Breeze FM Journalist Grace Lungu.
Pledge on payment from ECZ will not be credible without action – MISA Zambia
MISA Zambia wishes to commend the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) for committing to liquidate arrears owed to media houses for disseminating information on the electoral process for the 2016 general elections.
Extractive Transparency and Accountability Initiative Bill; A step in the right direction
JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT For Immediate Release Saturday, March 28, 2020. Extractive Transparency and...