THE Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has reminded broadcasters that no new opinion poll results should be aired before the close of polling day. IBA Director General Webster Malido has also warned broadcasters against airing speculative or projected election results, saying results should only be broadcast after they have been officially announced by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ). Speaking during a press briefing, Malido said broadcasters should also not air campaign interviews involving political parties or candidates on polling day or broadcast predictions about the outcome of the election. “As polling day approaches, colleagues from the media, broadcasters are reminded that election day coverage is subject to specific requirements under the guidelines. Specifically, broadcasters are not expected to air campaign...