STATE OF THE MEDIA IN ZAMBIA
STATE OF THE MEDIA IN ZAMBIA
1.0 Introduction
The State of the Media in Zambia is a quarterly report based on the assessment of events touching
on the environment under which the media operated during the period under review. The report
summarises the conditions under which the media houses and media practitioners operated, but
more specifically in respect of the economic, technological, legal and political environments as
well as any other pertinent major issues that affect the media industry in Zambia.
In addition, the report reflects the main topical national issues that arose during the period and how
the media reported these in its role of ensuring that the public was fully informed.
This quarterly report is prepared by MISA Zambia. It helps to cumulatively document major
developments in the media industry in Zambia and to flag off any negative trends requiring
remedial measures by MISA Zambia and other major stakeholders.
2.0 Methodology
The quarterly report of the State of the Media in Zambia is essentially based on careful review and
analysis of materials that were available during the said quarter containing information that had an
impact and influenced the operations of the media in Zambia. The materials reviewed included
news reports in the media related to the media fraternity, reports, press statements, and MISA
Zambia media alerts published during the period under review. Further an analysis of the media
houses with presence online was conducted, with particular attention to their online presence and
level of activity.
Broadcast media, including radio and television news reports and other programs were monitored.
Many other media houses were engaged for more information on their operations in relation to
their political and economic environments.
3.0 Executive Summary of Media Events During the First Quarter
The media in Zambia in the first quarter of 2019 was dominated by a number of issues; the
harassment and eventual suspension of Prime TVs broadcasting licence dominated most of the

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