News and press statements

High Court judge stays journalist Chin’ono’s trial

High Court judge stays journalist Chin’ono’s trial

High Court judge Justice Happious Zhou stayed proceedings of the trial of journalist Hopewell Chin’ono which was set to commence on 7 December 2020 on charges of inciting violence pending the determination of his review application.

Provide engagement platforms on cyber law govt urged

Provide engagement platforms on cyber law govt urged

Zambian citizens need to know that they have the right to hold leaders to account on the manner they are managing the affairs of the country through means or channels of their choice, including online spaces.

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.