Government terminates appointment of Kalala as ZNBC board chairperson

Government has terminated the appointment of Jack Kalala as a member of the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) Board of Directors.

Information and Media Minister, Chushi Kasanda, said Kalala also ceases to be Chairperson of the ZNBC Board.

Kasanda in a statement issued in Lusaka on Saturday said the termination was contained in a letter to Kalala dated 2nd August, 2023.

“This decision is in accordance with Article 270 of the Constitution of Zambia, as amended by the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 201 6, which expressly grants the power to appoint and to remove,” she said.

She expressed gratitude to Kalala for the service he rendered during his tenure as a member of the ZNBC Board of directors and as Chairperson, and wished him success in his future endeavours.

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