Zambia’s proposed cyber laws facilitate suppression of civil liberties
Zambia’s proposed Cyber Security Bill, 2024, and Cyber Crimes Bill, 2024 risk exacerbating the shortcomings of the 2021 law by introducing more regressive provisions.
Critical reporting in Zambia under threat
Investigative journalist Thomas Allan Zgambo is arrested for the third time this year, while being detained without charge.
Zambian authorities ban political rally
Contradictory reasons given by Zambia police spokesperson for detention of broadcast journalists Rodgers Mwiimba and Innocent Phiri.
Zambia finally enacts ATI law
MISA welcomes President Haikande Hichelema’s enactment of Access to Information legislation after two decades of relentless advocacy.
Opposition leader’s radio interview disrupted
Rogue ruling party youths verbally abuse opposition leader Chilufya Tayali and block him from participating in radio interview.
Filming opposition leader’s impending arrest lands Muvi TV staff in detention
Journalist Innocent Phiri and camera operator Obvious Kapunda, who filmed the raid of an opposition politician’s home, were detained overnight by Zambian police, and only released after paying an admission of guilt fine.
Zambian journalist assaulted and charged after covering land altercation
While taking footage of an altercation between council officers and church members, Zambian journalist Eric Chiyuka was assaulted and subsequently arrested.
A possible new dawn for media freedom in Zambia
Incoming president Hakainde Hichilema intimates an improved freedom of expression and media landscape under his leadership.
Safety of journalists and access to information pre-requisite in ensuring credible elections in Zambia
Ahead of, during and after the elections, MISA is particularly concerned about the safety and security of journalists and the media, the enactment of claw-back laws, and the need for citizens to access information at all times, both online and offline.
Zambian President Lungu urged not to shut down internet
As Zambia heads to the polls, members of the #KeepItOn coalition write to President Edgar Lungu to ensure that internet and digital communications remain uninterrupted.
Targeted attacks on broadcasting sector mar Zambia’s electoral landscape
A radio station owned by an electoral candidate is set on fire, while three separate radio stations have been attacked after hosting opposition politicians, in the months leading up to Zambia’s elections.
Zambian CSOs challenge constitutionality of newly passed cybercrime law
A number of Zambian civil society organisations believe their recently passed cybercrime law contains provisions that threaten constitutionally protected rights.
Zambia’s media regulator slaps Prime TV with 30-day suspension
African Freedom of Expression Exchange together with its member MiSA Zambia is calling on Zambia’s Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) to reconsider the decision to suspend Prime Television.
Verbal and physical onslaught against private TV station by Zambia’s ruling party
The Secretary General of Zambia’s ruling PF has barred Prime Television from covering any of its party activities, while supporters have assaulted 3 of the station’s reporters in separate incidents within a space of two weeks.