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KAWANA Warns Against Unverified Election Results

Zambian Government Urges Responsible Journalism Ahead of General Election

The Zambian government has called on media organizations to practice responsible journalism in the lead-up to the country’s general election, scheduled to take place next week.

According to Thabo Kawana, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Media, unverified reports and unofficial election results have the potential to undermine peace and create unnecessary confusion. Kawana made these remarks during a media briefing, where he urged journalists and editors to uphold high standards of journalism.

Kawana warned against the dissemination of unverified election results, emphasizing the importance of verifying information before publication to maintain peace and stability in the country.

Article and image source: zambia24.com

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