STATE OF THE MEDIA IN ZAMBIA proactive and stop propagandists from making false and malicious statements to avoid inciting xenophobic behavior13. He said it would not be against media freedom for the police to go to a radio station to stop an irresponsible leader from spreading misinformation that resulted in chaos as was the case with the riot in Kitwe. Mr. Chanda urged the security wings in the country to be proactive in order to stop such malicious acts. Briefing the media in Ndola yesterday, Mr. Chanda also said the media should be careful not to project misinformation from disgruntled individuals. Mr. Chanda also challenged ZICTA to take action and bring down posts that contained fake news and were misinforming the public. 4.2.1 Law Suits This quarter reported a lot of legal suits. Prominent among these were defamation cases. A news editor and a corruption activist were sentenced to prison for contempt of court. The two were slapped with different sentences for the same case. On 14th October, the Zambian Daily Mail reported that UPND Leader Hakainde Hichilema had sued Chilufya Tayali for defamation14. The UPND leader sued Economic Equity Party (EPP) for alleged defamatory statements purportedly intended to expose Mr. Hichilema to ridicule, hatred and contempt and damage his reputation in society. Law Association of Zambia President Eddie Mwitwa commended the Supreme Court for sentencing Gregory Chifire to 6 years imprisonment15. Lusaka Times reported that: Mr. Mwitwa also observed that the Supreme Court judgment where Mr. Chifire was convicted indicated that the judiciary welcomed constructive criticism 13 Daily Nation – Stop the riot, IBA Told – 4th November, 2018 Zambia Daily Mail – HH Sues Tayali for Defamation – 14th October, 2018 15 Lusaka Times – Gregory Chifire sentenced to 6 years imprisonment – 25th November, 14 12 2018