Freedom of speech is widely recognised as a fundamental right and moral principle that defines an individual’s freedom of action in a social context. However, realising...
In a democratic country like Zambia, a free and independent media is essential for holding those in power accountable, promoting transparency, good governance and facilitating public...
Now at 60, Zambia has made significant strides toward achieving a free society where citizens can picket and express their opinions without fear of reprisal. Despite...
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 of the profession....
A recent survey by Reuters has suggested that the Zambian, Kenyan, Ugandan, and Ghanaian currencies might all be edging towards stability in the coming weeks, while...
The media is a powerful tool for disseminating information and reaching targeted audiences, including the most remote areas. However, accessing some of the hardest-to-reach populations requires...
A Zambian court has ordered a Chinese couple to forfeit 29.9kg of gold and $200,000 cash to the government after they were found guilty of possessing...
Active political participation is vital for ensuring leaders are accountable and promoting transparency. In Zambia, while several political parties participate in general, by-elections, and ward elections...
Zambia, like many countries, stands to gain from robust free speech, but it also faces challenges from what some describe as an “avalanche of speech.” While...
Zambian fintech, Union54, has partnered with next-generation payment platform, Paymentology, to launch virtual Mastercard debit cards on its ChitChat social platform. Perseus Mlambo, CEO of Union54,...