State of the media report July - Dec 2022 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The researcher would like to express gratitude to all those who contributed to this research project on the state of the media. Special thanks go to the media experts and professionals who shared their valuable insights and experiences. The researcher would also like to acknowledge the support of the research team, family and friends for the unwavering support and encouragement throughout the research period. Notwithstanding, this report would not be possible without the support of the MISA Zambia members of staff and the financial and technical support of MISA Zambia cooperating partners Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. 4