Govt shuts down three radio stations

Zambia’s Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has suspended broadcasting licenses of three privately owned radio stations – Muvi TV, Komboni Radio and Itezhi Tezhi Radio. IBA chairman Justin Mutale said the suspension followed the “unprofessional conduct” of the three stations during the fiercely contested 11 August presidential elections. Their coverage had posed a risk to ed […]

Zambia’s Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has suspended broadcasting licenses of three privately owned radio stations – Muvi TV, Komboni Radio and Itezhi Tezhi Radio.
IBA chairman Justin Mutale said the suspension followed the “unprofessional conduct” of the three stations during the fiercely contested 11 August presidential elections.
Their coverage had posed a risk to ed in the “public interest”, President Edgar Lungu’s re-election, alleging the poll was rigged.
The electoral commission insists that he defeated Hakainde Hichilema in a free and fair contest.