Chief Government, Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda has revealed that Cabinet has agreed to a roadmap leading to the enactment of the Access to Information Bill by June 2023. Giving an update on the decisions made by Cabinet at its meeting held on Monday, in a statement yesterday, Kasanda said the government …
Human Rights Commission Chairperson Mudford Mwangala has urged media houses and individual in Zambia to take advantage of the just launched Media Defense Fund to fight against intimidation and harassment. And Mwandenga says it 1s unfortunate that some lawyers don’t like taking up cases that have to do with violation …
Police in Lusaka have charged and arrested Patriotic Front (PF) presidential aspirant Chishimba Kambwili 54 for unlawful assembly. Mr. Kambwili of Lusaka’s woodlands area, was jointly charged with Charles Kakula for the same offence. Mr. Kambwili was charged and arrested after being interrogated at Zambia police service headquarters for close …
Government has assured that the access to information bill will soon be presented before cabinet as part of efforts to promote transparency and socio-economic development. Minister of information and media permanent secretary Kennedy Kalunga said the bill will be presented before cabinet in the next few weeks. “My minister will …
Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Vice Board Chairperson, Victoria Mupwaya, says the authority has successfully engaged all radio and television (TV) stations on the new guidelines in the country. Speaking during an interactive meeting with broadcasting media institutions at Urban Bliss Hotel in Kabwe, Ms Mupwaya said the purpose is to …
Chilufya Tayali and Christopher Kapita Arrested for Hate Speech and False Information. The Police in Lusaka have arrested two individuals, Chilufya Tayali, aged 48, and Christopher Kapita, aged 54, for offenses of Hate Speech and Giving False Information to a Public Officer, respectively. The police took this action in connection …
