THE Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has cautioned broadcasting stations against the use of unverified information and footage. In a statement, Acting Director General Susen Ndumingu said the Authority had noted the apology issued by KBN TV regarding video footage from an old event of a purported attack on former president Edgar Lungu in Chingola. “The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) wishes to caution broadcasting stations against the use of unverified information and footage. Stations must exercise due diligence of fact-checking and verification to ensure their programming reflects accurate and credible information. This responsibility is inescapable as misinformation can threaten public peace, security, welfare or good order. Further, the Authority has noted an apology issued by Kenmark Broadcasting Network Television (KBN TV)...

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