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Government says it has learnt with deep regret the theft of broadcast equipment at Muvi television in Lusaka.
The incident has caused a disruption of the station’s programming and dissemination of news, according to Chief government spokesperson, Chushi Kasanda, in a statement issued Sunday in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka.
Kasanda said government valued the smooth flow of information to the public and any disruption was a concern to government.
“Government therefore, calls on the police to investigate the matter and bring the culprits to book. Further, Government wishes to take this opportunity to encourage media houses to work closely with the police in securing their facilities,” Kasanda said.
Unknown criminals ransacked the Muvi TV Newsroom, making away with editing suits, computers and Television sets.
Unknown criminals had ransacked the Muvi TV Newsroom, making away with editing suits, computers and Television sets.
The theft is believed to have happened in the wee hours of Saturday morning, as members of staff who arrived early noticed the entire Newsroom was wiped clean of all equipment.
It is not yet clear how the suspects managed to gain entry into the premises and walked away unnoticed.
Muvi TV Head of Current Affairs & Live Productions, Innocent Phiri-IP, confirmed the development but refused to disclose further details as the matter was undergoing investigation.
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