The Zambian government has revoked the license of one of the country’s most popular TV station for ‘refusing to air free coronavirus-awareness adverts’.
Prime TV’s license was revoked for reportedly refusing to air free coronavirus-awareness adverts.
Josephine Mapoma, Director-General of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (the government body responsible for issuing licences to television and radio stations) said the decision became “necessary in the interest of public safety, security, peace, welfare or good order”.
She also said the TV station is at liberty to appeal against the decision to the ministry of information and broadcasting services.
Mapoma said;
“The independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Board has with immediate effect cancelled the broadcasting license of Prime TV in public interest,” she said.
“The cancellation is pursuant to Section 29 (1) (i) and (k) of the IBA (amendment) Act of 2010 which provides that the board may…
Source: Linda Ikeji
