STATE OF THE MEDIA IN ZAMBIA STATE OF THE MEDIA IN ZAMBIA Further, there is need for increased advocacy by stakeholders on the need to compel government to make public the contents of the ATI bill. This is important as it will allow for public scrutiny and debate. Further, increased law suits and attacks on journalists by political party cadres is worrying. This hostile environment is a recipe for making the operating environment for journalists difficult. 8.0. Recommendations Based on the information made available in this report, the following are the recommendations: There is need to increase news coverage relating to ATI to increase advocacy for its enactment. There is need for IBA and government to adopt a culture of dialogue before resorting to harsh decisions like suspension of operating licenses. There is need for the media to ensure they uphold high standards of professionalism. There is need for more campaigns to pursue President Lungu to release journalist and blogger Derrick Sinjela. 31