8. In your view, is the planned Media Regulation Bill likely to improve media standards and encourage ethical practice and professionalism in Zambia? Very likely Likely Not Sure Less likely Unlikely 9. How has the Cyber Crimes and Cyber Security Act affected your work as a journalist? It has not affected my work, I am able to conduct my news gathering freely.. It has instilled fear and self-censorship whenever I work online or use an electronic gadget for my work…………………………………………………………………… It has made the online environment safer and more conducive for journalistic work……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… I don’t know as I do not understand the Act and its offences………………………….. 10. In your view, does a conducive environment for journalistic work online currently exist? YES RELATIVELY NO 11. Generally how would you rate the period under review in terms of: Political environment FREE ☺☺ PARTLY FREE ☺ NEUTRAL MOSTLY UNFREE REPRESSED Legal Environment PROGRESSIVE ☺☺ NEUTRAL RETROGRESSIVE Economic environment PROGRESSIVE ☺☺ NEUTRAL RETROGRESSIVE 12. Overall, how would you rate the media landscape in the period under review (January-June)? Circle one FREE ☺☺ PARTLY FREE ☺ NEUTRAL MOSTLY UNFREE REPRESSED 13. What are your general observations on the media’s operating environment from January-June? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41