STATE OF THE MEDIA IN ZAMBIA institution. In essence, they want citizens to stay calm and believe that their public institution is as viable as ever, as long as it maintains its business name. – Extract from the editorial. As the year came to a close, the ZNBC signal could not be accessed in selected parts of Eastern Province. On 13th December, Lusaka Times29 reported that three (3) districts in Eastern Province had not accessed the ZNBC signal for two (2) weeks. Traditional leaders in Lumezi, Lundazi and Chasefu districts of Eastern Province have expressed concern over the collapse of Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) radio one and two signals for two weeks now. Chiefs Zumwanda, Mphamba and Senior Chief Magodi lamented that since Radio One and Two signals were lost on November 27 this year, their subjects have been missing out on news and current affairs. 4.3.1 Internet Usage in Zambia Internet usage in Zambia has grown bringing about both pros and cons. From government‟s end, there are more cons especially that the internet is platform through which criticism can easily be leveled to government. Abuse of social media increased, with ZICTA recording over 100 fake Facebook accounts.. On 11th October, Zambia Daily Mail reported that ZICTA was in the process of bringing down more fake accounts30. ZICTA corporate communications manager Ngabo Nankonde said in an interview yesterday that the process of pulling down fake Facebook accounts is still on going. “In the last month, we have facilitated the removal of about 100 fake Facebook accounts created in different names,” he she said. The increase in internet usage saw an increase in reports calling for reduction of fake news. On 8th November, Zambia Daily Mail published a story indicating that the increase in fake news had 29 30 Lusaka Times – Chiefs concerned with collapsed ZNBC signal for two weeks now – 13 th December, 2018 Zambia Daily Mail – ZICTA Pulls Down over 100 Fake Facebook accounts – 11th October, 2018 20