State of the media report Q1-2021 Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Dora Siliya who is also Chief Government Spokesperson urged members to pass the Bill saying if enacted into law the new legislation would provide for protection for every Zambian against Cybercrimes. This law is intended for the people of Zambia she said. But United part for National development the central MP Jack Mwimbu reaffirmed that the opposition was not in support of the bill claiming it would be a to spy on the people of Zambia and it should be deferred for more consultation. Alert-10th March (Radio Chete) On 10th March, 2021, MISA Zambia received a report of Tear Gassing of Radio Chete by Patriotic Front cadres for featuring the United Party for National Development (UPND) Provincial Chairperson Rev. Matthews Chilekwa and George Sinkala Aspiring candidate Nakonde Constituency on their Morning radio Programme called “Hard Line” in Nakonde District Northern Province. Radio Chete Station Manager Mr. Moses Mbewe, confirmed the incident to be true and further said the Known cadres tear gassed the radio station premises 15 minutes into the programme. He however added that no member of staff was injured and no property was damaged. 42