INFORMATION and Media Minister Cornelius Mweetwa says government expects the media to correct misinformation on their platforms, as it cannot defend itself all the time. Speaking during the commemoration of World Radio Day, Thursday, Mweetwa noted that during the visit of UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Irene Khan, many media houses provided a platform to those who were accusing government of shrinking the democratic space. “The government recognises the role of radio in advancing democratic values and development goals. Under the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema, we are committed to creating an enabling and conducive and permissive environment for the media industry to thrive. It is for this reason that we initiated and supported policy and legal reforms that...