STATE OF THE MEDIA IN ZAMBA media and public had been taking photographs and videos of proceedings inside the court rooms. 27 7.1.5 1 June 2017, (The Zambia Daily Mail) Media freedom and freedom of expression abuse Anti-Voter Apathy Project (AVAP) Copperbelt Provincial Coordinator Poster Jumbe says the media contributed to the violence experienced in the run-up to the 2016 general elections because they did not cover all political parties fairly. Mr Jumbe said a bias exhibited by the Zambian media is dangerous to democracy because it promotes hatred and tribal talk 28 7.1.624th June 2017 (The Daily Nation Newspaper) Legal matters MISA intervenes to save 29 radio stations from IBA wrath Media institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia intervened to save 29 radio stations from facing the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) wrath. MISA Zambia Chapter said it engaged IBA in finding a solution to the issue surrounding the 29 radio stations that were at risk of losing their operating licenses due to nonpayment of operational fees to the authority.29 8.0 Conclusion A review of the quarter has shown that the state of the media operating environment has not changed much as the situation was throughout much of 2016. This is as seen from government’s heavy handedness, despite showing the willingness to liberate the media, dialogue and making half-hearted pronouncements enacting legislation such as the ATI in line with the policy pronouncements. 27 Times of Zambia 30th May ,2017 28 Zambia Daily Mail 1st June, 2017 29 The Daily Nation 24th June, 2017 27 | P a g e