POLITICAL Analyst Dr Neo Simutanyi has urged journalists to provide a platform for divergent views and ensure balanced reporting as the country heads towards the elections. Meanwhile, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Resident Representative Fritz Kopsieker says it is unfortunate that Zambian journalists are afraid of politicians, while in other countries politicians are afraid of journalists because they know the power of the media. Speaking at a media dialogue forum, Monday, Dr Simutanyi said there are many divergent views from different stakeholders and it is the responsibility of the media to provide a platform for such views. “There are many voices out there, critical ones, but also good ones, that give different perspectives on everyday issues but if you don’t bring them to a...
