President Hakainde Hichilema has described social media as a growing menace that must be addressed more decisively, warning that it is being used to spread falsehoods that are tearing people apart. Speaking during the Nc’wala Traditional Ceremony on Saturday, President Hichilema stressed that such divisions undermined national unity and development. …
The Judiciary of Zambia has reversed its earlier decision to allow the live broadcast of the high-profile trial involving two suspected witchdoctors accused of conspiring to harm President Hakainde Hichilema. In a statement issued by Judiciary Deputy Director of Corporate Communication, Kalumba Slavin, the Judiciary cited concerns raised by various …
The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has expressed concern over Diamond TV’s failure to maintain professional broadcasting standards during its Breakfast Show aired earlier today, which featured Mr. Francis Kapwepwe. According to the IBA, the station did not adequately moderate the programme, allowing Mr. Kapwepwe to use inappropriate language on air …
Chief Justice Dr. Mumba Malila has reaffirmed the Judiciary’s commitment to promoting transparency in the administration of justice by actively engaging with the media, which he described as a key component of the governance system. Dr. Malila emphasized that justice must not be carried out behind closed doors and highlighted …
Minister of Information and Media Cornelius Mweetwa has urged broadcasters to exercise caution when selecting guests for their programmes and to prioritize responsible and accurate content. Speaking during a capacity-building workshop organized by the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) for broadcasters in Central Province, Mweetwa emphasized the media’s critical role in …
Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has reiterated that the government has no intention of stifling freedom of speech and expression, but rather aims to curb the growing abuse of social media platforms. His remarks follow President Hakainde Hichilema’s statement to Parliament last Friday during his address on the application of …
