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Social media in Zambia: A double-edged sword for free speech by Edward Zulu
In the digital age, social media has become a powerful tool for promoting free speech and democratic engagement globally. In Zambia, platforms like ...
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Rights Commission urges responsible exercise of free speech on social media, condemns attacks on albinos
The Human Rights Commission has urged members of the public to exercise their freedom of expression responsibly, particularly on social media. Acting Spokesperson, ...
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Zambia’s media freedom: Progress amid new threats
For democracy to flourish, a robust policy environment is essential to liberate the media from excessive control and manipulation. Since the return to ...
Power and Politics
At Project Aliyense discourse, panelists call for balance between free speech, ethical considerations
The government has been urged to balance freedom of speech with ethical considerations and laws that prevent harm to others. Antonio Mwanza, the ...
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Political intimidation, harassment hinder media freedom in Zambia, says says Kasama entrepreneur
Political intimidation and harassment are major hindrances to media freedom and freedom of expression in Zambia, according to Mary Mulenga, a Kasama entrepreneur. ...
Energy
PF, UPND officials to grace Zambia Monitor’s discussions on social media regulation, free speech
Award-winning online newspaper, Zambia Monitor, is set to host a discussion on the potential impacts of social media regulations on free speech and ...
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Kasama youth highlights positive impact, challenges of cyber Security Act on digital rights (video)
A youth in Kasama, Beatrice Nkonde, says the Cyber Security Act has positively impacted the preservation of digital rights in Zambia but emphasizes ...
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Chinsali youth highlights challenges facing freelance journalists in rural Zambia
Catherine Chansa, a youth from Chinsali District, has highlighted that limited resources were hindering journalists, especially freelancers, from fully utilising media freedoms. Chansa ...
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Choma resident, Haachobezi, laments inadequate media coverage in rural communities (video)
As discussions on media freedom and coverage in Zambia continue, Choma resident, Chipo Haachobezi, shared her perspective, asserting that the media enjoys total ...
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Bwalya, Choma resident, voices concerns regarding freedom of speech, media coverage in Zambia (video)
Juliet Bwalya, a resident of Choma, has spoken out against what she sees as discriminatory practices among some government officials in their allocation ...