President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to addressing the ongoing energy crisis, which has impacted various sectors, including the media industry. Speaking at the Media Owners Association of Zambia (MOAZ) Annual General Meeting and Conference in Lusaka, the President acknowledged the strain that energy shortages have placed on media operations and outlined new measures aimed at alleviating the issue.
President Hichilema noted that the government is working tirelessly to implement quick solutions to the energy deficit, ensuring minimal disruption to industries such as the media. He emphasized that his administration is introducing energy alternatives, including independent power producers, private energy traders, and net metering, to boost resilience in the sector.
Additionally, the President revealed that the Bank of Zambia is setting up a special facility to address the energy shortage, which will provide financial support to individuals, companies, and organizations affected by the crisis.
During the conference, themed “Media Resilience in the Face of Adversity – Overcoming Energy and AI-Driven Disruptions,” President Hichilema underscored the critical role of the media in communicating the achievements of the New Dawn Administration. He urged media outlets to explore options for generating their own electricity and stressed the importance of truthful reporting to counter the spread of fake news.
MOAZ President Costa Mwansa commended the President for enacting the Access to Information Law, expressing hope that it would empower citizens with the necessary information to hold the government accountable. He also called for government incentives for the media industry, similar to those offered to the manufacturing and mining sectors.
The conference concluded with a collective commitment to fostering strong partnerships between the government and the media to ensure a free, fair, and professional media environment in Zambia.
Stop being paranoid about “fake news” and start walking the talk. Right now, it appears like all talk, no action!
More freedom of expression is in your best interest, Mr. president. Even people you don’t agree with should be granted rights to be wrong so they can learn therefrom.
@Mayo Mpapa…There is no freedom of speech in the west..i.e. USA, Britain, France, The EU…fact!
Awe mukwai there’s. Although there’s no guarantee that some powerful person wont tamper with it.
The first step is to admit that they made a mistake selling electricity without sufficient water reserves! Have you noticed is that this govt never admits mistakes? They also have not admitted the hideous crime of selling strategic food reserves, which was economic sabotage! I await to see how they will manage this planting seasons, since the rains are promising to be good. Zambians where did you gt this incompetent bunch from? It is almost impossible to run down an economy like the Zambian one that has resources but these guys have managed to do it. Minerals are coming out from the ground but the coffers are empty. It is lunacy of the worst type!!
I have never heard of any government admitting its mistakes. Governments are terribly scared of wolves in the opposition who will pounce on every other move when they admit a mistake. As for this planting season lets not be too hopeful because El Nino’s opposite is waiting to pounce. Spurred on by global warming we should anticipate heavy floods and prepare for them.
Why new dawn keeps increasing CDF when the
Nation is grappling with energy crisis? Let them revert to 1.6 like in PF time and use this
Funds to import power.
It is because CDF is smoke and mirrors!!
I’m Tired
Because the fact remains we have been suckers for the last 60 years
Forget Corruption forget promises forget complaining and just wish for a speedy 2026 to arrive
Do people still believe what comes out of this chap’s HH mouth? Nigga please!!!!!!
The chap on the far left looks very loyal, imagine this is someone else’s father and husband but is glad to manifest such stinking stoogery before another man.
Kikikikikiki! Remember this is a picture. Its but one mili-second of other movements in that discourse so how can you tell he is fawning on the King?
Exporting electricity is not wrong. What would be wrong is to misuse the money thereafter.
He’s failed almost on all fronts. He’s failed even on a very straightforward matter like to arrest Lungu and charge him for corruption. He likes listening to himself. What a failure!
The only one who can speak in this country IS LUNGU
So let him blow his hot wind .. Unless some on here want to and be taken to cells