AWAY from the drama happening at former president Edgar Lungu’s house on May 3, journalists across the country joined the rest of the globe in celebrating World Press Freedom Day. In Lusaka, media practitioners from various institutions gathered at East Park Mall to mingle and discuss challenges being experienced in the industry. Gracing the event was Minister of Information Honourable Chushi Kasanda and her permanent secretary among other senior government officials. Also featuring prominently at the event was the Media Liaison Committee. The MLC, as it is fondly referred to, has traditionally been responsible for organising and coordinating the World Press Freedom Day activities. Technically, this means the committee representatives get to share the high table with the guest of...

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