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Reviewing data protection Act of 2021, by Kenneth Lutena
The rise in internet and social media usage has heightened concerns over personal data protection, making it increasingly difficult to secure data once ...
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Grassroots mobilisation proving critical for media reforms in Zambia, by Kenneth Lutena
Grassroots movements advocating for freedom of expression and media freedom have played a pivotal role in advancing reforms in Zambia’s media landscape. Key ...
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Zambia’s media landscape faces both progress, challenges, by Gracious Tembo
Zambia’s media landscape has experienced significant changes in recent years, driven by the enactment of new legislation affecting media freedom and digital rights. ...
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Elections and free speech: Navigating the complex dynamics of democratic expression, by James Mwale
Elections are a cornerstone of democratic governance, providing a critical platform for citizens to express their political preferences and influence the direction of ...
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Abuse of free speech: A threat to information integrity, democracy, by Caren Nambela
Zambia’s media landscape has undergone a significant shift, with digital and social media platforms sparking a surge of creative expression. These platforms have ...
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Zambia’s digital revolution: empowering voices, shaping identities, navigating misinformation, by Elizabeth Muchoma
In Zambia, technology has revolutionized how people connect, express themselves, and engage in national dialogue, creating new opportunities for communication and identity formation. ...
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Balancing press freedom, state control in Zambia: The struggle for media independence, by Edward Lungu
The music that guides a dancer’s movements is crafted by the instrumentalist, much like how the press, known as the “fourth estate,” plays ...
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Zambia’s media freedom promises questioned amidst threats, intimidation, by Hannet Mwimbe
During the 2021 general elections, the then opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) leader, Hakainde Hichilema, assured journalists that they would have ...
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Looking back, matching forward: Reflections on 2021 internet shutdown in Zambia, by Kennedy Latina
Stakeholders continue to reflect on the impacts of the internet shutdown during the 2021 general elections, particularly as a result began to emerge, ...
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Internet shutdown, digital rights: Lessons from Zambia’s 2021 elections by Changu Phiri
The year 2021 marked a pivotal moment in Zambia’s digital rights history as the country witnessed a significant decline in internet freedom during ...