THE Free Press Initiative (FPI) says it is deeply concerned with Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana’s remarks that government will “come” for any media house that will allow individuals to promote hatred and disunity. In a statement, Monday, FPI Founder and Executive Director Joan Chirwa observed that Kawana’s worrying statements seemed to imply potential threats to the freedom of the press. Chirwa called on government to reaffirm its commitment to press freedom, freedom of expression and the principles of democracy. “The Free Press Initiative is deeply concerned with recent statements made by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of information and Media Mr Thabo Kawana. During the launch of Independent Broadcasting Authority’s strategic plan and commemoration of...

To continue reading this premium content, login to your account or Subscribe to our ePaper using the buttons below.
Log In Subscribe