Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Dora Siliya says Government will do everything possible to support the media in their efforts to create an informed society.
Ms. Siliya says Government remains resolute and committed to ensuring that the aspirations and needs of the people are effectively met.
She says this can only be realized with the support and commitment of the media.
Speaking when she donated a motor vehicle to the Livingstone Press Club in Livingstone this afternoon, Ms. Siliya said Government and the media are important partners serving the same people.
She said just as much as the media is concerned about the challenges facing the people across the country, such as load shedding, drought, hunger among others, the Government is equally concerned and is doing everything possible to address the situation.
“Government and the media are on the same side because we serve the same people,” she said.
Ms. Siliya who is also Chief Government Spokesperson said it is possible to deal with the problems the nation is going through if the media play their part effectively.
And Livingstone Press Club President Hildah Akekelwa thanked Government for the donation which she said will go a long way in easing transport challenges the club was facing.
Ms. Akekelwa said the gesture was an indication of the government’s commitment to supporting the growth of the media not only in Livingstone but the country as a whole.
The donation of a Toyota Passo was made possible by the Zambia Revenue Authority.
Seriously? Action speak louder than words. Put in action what you say. Why is that some citizens are not heard on National Radio ant TV while the ruling party cadres are for ever covered there? As far the action can be seen to speak, the govt. only serves a select ruling elite in this respect.
The other day your mad president insinuated censuring social media. If you are going to lie at least make the effort to have the same story you pf rats. The day pf tell the truth is the day my whlte wlfe turn black
Public media has become a serious threat to the peace of this country. E.g. it was public media and not social media that twisted facts on who killed who in Kaoma. It is the biased approach of Public media that has given rise to social media – which to me has tried to be objective e.g. LT. As long as public media continues on this path, they will never compete and soon, they will have no audience. I can’t remember when i last listened ZNBC
Dora the explora wa m@wamba… useless woman, just like your scatter teeth worst president in the world
Let her also talk of that fake stage managed reconciliation at st ignitious yesterday where the other one even rubbished the reconciliation even before he left the church premises. Priests trying to abuse a somber occasion.
How much is the car worth?
Hope it’s miliions of $.
Rubbish, Same old talk but never any action. A journalist was attacked by your caders when he tried to cover your attack on UPND mourners what have you done about it? Nothing. You have been shutting Down media houses for bringing out truth in a desperate attempt to cover your nakedness as government. Now your own government medias are dying as they head for bankruptcy what a shame.