STATE OF THE MEDIA IN ZAMBIA Mr. Malupenga says the media should use their profession and power to create harmony among citizens and not allow social media to fill the space. He said this when he toured the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services Exhibition at Government Complex in Lusaka today to mark the Africa Public Service Day which falls tomorrow. Mr. Malupenga said the type of information that media houses such as the Zambia National Broadcasting Services (ZNBC) and Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) disseminate to the public should help to set the national agenda and help to influence the thinking and behavior of people in society. Communique-27th June (Lusaka Times) The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has appealed to members of the public to report all radio and television stations that are in the habit of broadcasting unethical and unprofessional content. Speaking to journalist in Choma, IBA Board Chairperson Mabel Mun’gomba, says the Authority has an open-door policy which allows members of the public to log in complaints against broadcasting stations perceived to be deviating from their mandates in their broadcast. Mrs. Mun’gomba said listeners and viewers have a huge role to play in the promotion of ethical and professional journalism. She has since urged the public to take advantage of the IBA in voicing out their concerns as the authority is mandated to oversee the operations of broadcasting stations. Mrs. Mun’gomba, accompanied by IBA Director General Josephine Mapoma, is in southern Province on a tour to check on compliance levels to the IBA Act by Commercial and Community radio stations. She further disclosed that her tour is so far impressive as most radio stations in the province are running various innovative programs. Communique-30th June (Byta FM) Reformed Church of Zambia, (RCZ) wants an apology from the national broadcaster, ZNBC for the story suggesting it had thrown its weight in support of Constitutional Amendment Bill 10 of 2019. RCZ General Secretary has stated that a story quoting Reverend Lazarous Phiri of Chombo congregation is unsubstantiated. A letter obtained by Byta FM News reveals that ZNBC did not verify with the national leadership and the Synod Moderator did not authorize Reverend Phiri to issue his remarks. RCZ, a member of the Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ), says it maintains its position on Bill 10 as earlier stated. pg. 62