September 23, 2025
Young Journalists Fired Up After FPI Induction Boot Camp
The Zambia Free Press Initiative (FPI) successfully completed a two-day induction boot camp for its journalism interns, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and motivation to take on the newsroom. Held at Casamunji in Lusaka from 13th to 14th September, the programme brought together 10 students from different learning institutions, including Evelyn Hone College, Cavendish…
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July 28, 2025
FPI hosts national consultative forum on cyber laws in Lusaka
The first day of the National Consultative Forum on Cyber Laws, hosted by the Zambia Free Press Initiative and Young Women in Action, brought together young people from the Copperbelt, Eastern, and Southern provinces to reflect on the state of digital safety and freedoms in Zambia. The conversations went beyond presentations participants shared personal challenges,…
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May 20, 2025
Citizens, Journalists, and Activists Engage on Zambia’s New Cyber Laws at Lusaka Forum
Citizens, journalists, civil society actors, and persons with disabilities gathered in Lusaka on May 15 for a public forum aimed at deepening understanding of Zambia’s newly enacted cyber laws. The event was organized by the Zambia Free Press Initiative (FPI) in partnership with Young Women in Action (YWA), under the ongoing Claim Your Space project…
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April 30, 2025
FPI, Partners Champion Freedom of Expression Amid Growing Digital Rights Concerns
The Zambia Free Press Initiative (FPI), in collaboration with Young Women in Action (YWA), has intensified efforts to safeguard freedom of expression in Zambia through its Claim Your Space project. The initiative, supported by Global Fokus and the Danish Minorities Center for Human Rights & Development, comes at a critical time as the recently assented…
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April 8, 2025
FPI CALLS ON PRESIDENT HICHILEMA TO WITHHOLD ASSENT TO CYBER BILLS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: 8Th April 2025FPI CALLS ON PRESIDENT HICHILEMA TO WITHHOLD ASSENT TO CYBER BILLSThe Free Press Initiative (FPI) Zambia is deeply concerned with the recentpassage of the cyber bills by Parliament, which are now awaiting PresidentHakainde Hichilema’s assent.
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September 12, 2024
POSITION PAPER ON THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON ZAMBIA’S NEWS MEDIA Prepared by the Free Press Initiative (FPI) Zambia
Prepared by the Free Press Initiative (FPI) Zambia
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September 10, 2024
Media Self Regulation Vital in Stregthening Democracy
MISA Zambia convened a significant meeting on behalf of the Media Self Regulation Council of Zambia (MSCZ) to educate the media and other stakeholders about the critical importance of media self-regulation. This initiative is seen as a cornerstone of fostering free, professional, and credible media within an evolving community. During the meeting, Kennedy Mambwe the…
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September 10, 2024
The Carter Center capacitates CSOs in Public Speaking
On June 12, 2024, members of the Free Press Initiative (FPI) had the distinct pleasure of participating in a public speaking training session hosted by The Carter Center. This enriching half-day event, led by Cassandra Grant, Senior Associate Director for Overseas Operations, was designed to equip participants with essential tools for crafting dynamic presentations, engaging…
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September 10, 2024
DW Global Media Forum 2024 seeks solutions for Journalists
From June 17–18, 2024, media professionals from 120+ countries, along with leaders from politics, culture, education, business, and science, have gathered in Bonn for the Global Media Forum. This year’s theme is “Sharing Solutions.” Together, we’re exploring strategies to secure the future of journalism and tackle global crises. Today, Democracy is under siege, conflicts rage,…
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