Media houses seem divided along political lines, observes Malupenga

ACTING British High Commissioner to Zambia Steve Beel says all political parties should have equal access to the media, including State media, especially now when there are COVID-19 restrictions. And Information and Broadcasting Services permanent secretary Amos Malupenga says polarisation of the media remains a big challenge in Zambia, as media houses seem to be divided along political lines. Meanwhile, FPI founder Joan Chirwa says the media guide to reporting on elections in Zambia will help journalists on how they may cover youths and women more effectively in the participation of elections. Speaking during the launch of the media guide to reporting elections in Zambia, Tuesday, at Taj Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka, Beel said the Commission recognises a fair society…...