News and press statements

Media development policy launched

Media development policy launched

The media development policy is anchored on four main pillars namely: media freedom, media pluralism, media independence and safety of journalists, Zambia’s Minster of Information and Broadcasting Services Dora Siliya says.

Government has a duty to inform it’s citizens-Siliya

Government has a duty to inform it’s citizens-Siliya

The ministry has also formulated a communication strategy that clearly spells out how various arms of Government are to communicate among them, are Public Relations operatives and other communicators in various Government institutions Zambia’s chief government spokesperson says.

Journalist arrested while taking pictures

Journalist arrested while taking pictures

Freelance journalist Panashe Makufa was on 26 November 2020 arrested in Harare’s central business district while taking pictures of commuter transport problems.

Journalist Chin’ono granted bail

Journalist Chin’ono granted bail

Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono was on 20 November 2020 granted bail by High Court judge Justice Tawanda Chitapi following his appeal for bail on charges of defeating or obstructing the course of justice.