February 9, 2026
A GUIDE TO ETHICAL AND CONFLICT SENSITIVE REPORTING MENTORSHIP MANUAL
Elections are crucial moments in democratic societies but can also trigger or intensify political, ethnic, or social tensions. The media has a powerful influence in shaping public opinion, mediating political dialogue, and maintaining peace. Good journalism is difficult work at the best of times.
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Chama Chabasungu
February 4, 2026
Success Story | Using Video Storytelling to Promote Digital Safety in Lusaka West
Success Story | Using Video Storytelling to Promote Digital Safety in Lusaka West Under the Free Press Initiative’s Media and Information Literacy (MIL) project, the Lusaka West Hub used video storytelling as a practical way to document and share learning experiences on digital safety. The videos captured real training sessions, allowing key MIL messages to…
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Chama Chabasungu
February 4, 2026
Empowering Young Minds to Navigate Information Responsibly in Petauke
In March 2025, Petauke Hub trainers Emmanuel Banda and Ellen Musonda Bwalya, facilitated the establishment of a Media and Information Literacy Club at Petauke High School. The club was created to equip learners with critical skills to safely and responsibly engage with media and information in an increasingly digital world. The initiative brings together learners…
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Chama Chabasungu
January 14, 2026
Media and Information Literacy in Zambia
The Zambia Free Press Initiative (FPI) is implementing the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Project, a long-term initiative running for two and a half years in selected provinces across Zambia. This project is funded by Interlink Academy, with support from the German government. Project coverage The Media and Information Literacy Project is being implemented in:…
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Chama Chabasungu
January 13, 2026
Zambia Free Press Initiative (ZFPI) statement on the Ugandan government’s internet shutdownand continued detention of human rights activist and lawyer Sarah Birete
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Chama Chabasungu
January 9, 2026
How to become Media and Information Literate
In today’s digital age, being media and information literate is very important. But what does it mean to be media and information literate? It means you’re equipped with the skills to critically think, access, evaluate, and create information across various media platforms. Do you want to learn more? Check out our key steps and practical…
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Chama Chabasungu
January 9, 2026
MIL Tips & Learning Materials
In today’s digital age, being media and information literate is very important. But what does it mean to be media and information literate? It means you’re equipped with the skills to critically think, access, evaluate, and create information across various media platforms. Do you want to learn more? Check out our key steps and practical…
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Chama Chabasungu
December 22, 2025
Media and Information Literacy Guide
This brochure is designed to help readers understand how media works, how information is created and shared, and how to make informed, responsible choices when consuming or producing content. It offers practical tools for questioning sources, identifying misinformation, and engaging with media in a critical and ethical way. The material is suitable for students, journalists,…
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Chama Chabasungu
December 15, 2025
Media and Information Literacy Guide
In a time when information moves fast and misinformation spreads even faster, media and information literacy is no longer optional. It is a life skill. This guide is designed to help readers understand how media works, how information is created and shared, and how to make informed, responsible choices when consuming or producing content. It…
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Chama Chabasungu
November 21, 2025
Choma Women Take the Lead in Climate Justice As FPI Concludes Trainings
The Zambia Free Press Initiative (FPI) has wrapped up the third and final session of its national training series for women environmental rights defenders and female journalists, this time in Choma, Southern Province. The two-day workshop held from November 12-13, brought together 32 women on the frontlines of climate challenges in their communities, building on…
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