Media bodies in Zambia are divided over the proposed Zambia Media Council Act, 2021 Bill seeking to regulate their mode of operation amid concerns by government of escalating ‘fake news’ and other shortcomings inimical to the profession and violate citizens’ rights. Calls for regulations of the media practitioners have mounted in
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Zambian journalists seek self regulation
After years of seeking press freedom, the media in Zambia wants to self regulate, a yardstick to enhancing professionalism after years of relentless search for autonomy. In an effort to champion ‘Access To Information’ (ATI) and promote media freedom for both private and state-owned media houses since early 2000, the media