The fundamental principles of ethical journalism—objectivity, precision, accuracy, conscience, fairness, impartiality, humanity, transparency and serving the public interest—are crucial for maintaining the integrity ...

Solutions journalism offers a compelling way to enhance media appreciation in Zambia by focusing on not only the problems facing society but also ...

Citizen journalism and traditional gatekeeping play crucial roles in the dissemination of information, each with distinct advantages and challenges. Citizen journalism involves non-professional ...

Earning trust in free speech reforms in Zambia, or in any country, requires a multifaceted approach that includes transparency, engagement with civil society, ...

The media is a powerful tool for disseminating information and reaching targeted audiences, including the most remote areas. However, accessing some of the ...

Active political participation is vital for ensuring leaders are accountable and promoting transparency. In Zambia, while several political parties participate in general, by-elections, ...

Recent legal reforms in Zambia have aimed to strike a balance between free speech and government interests, but their impact remains debatable. “Most ...

The media landscape in Zambia has faced uncertainty since the country restored democratic governance in the early 1990s. Despite promising initial steps to ...

Zambia’s political climate has been marred by restrictions on freedom of speech and assembly, state control over media and limited space for dissenting ...

Even in countries like South Africa and the United States, where media independence is constitutionally protected, a completely free media environment remains a ...