Government, through the Ministry of Information and Media, has signed a contract with MultiChoice Zambia to onboard ZANIS Television onto the DStv platform.
Speaking during the signing ceremony held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana said the partnership marks a significant milestone in expanding access to accurate, timely, and credible information for Zambians.
Mr Kawana described the agreement as more than a commercial transaction, stating that it represents a major step in fulfilling the Government’s mandate of ensuring that citizens across the country and beyond have access to official information.
“By onboarding ZANIS TV on DStv, we are ensuring that the work of the Government from rural development projects to legislative reforms reaches the majority of our citizens across the country and those beyond the borders,” he said.
The Permanent Secretary commended MultiChoice Zambia and its counterparts from South Africa for facilitating the process, noting that the partnership contributes to media plurality and the growth of the local media landscape.
“To the team at ZANIS, this new reach brings greater responsibility. You must continue to maintain high standards of professionalism and ethics. I challenge you to use this expanded platform to highlight the socio-economic development projects occurring in the districts of Zambia,” he said.
Mr Kawana said citizens have appealed for a review of subscription charges, particularly in light of improved electricity supply and a stronger local currency.
In response, MultiChoice Chief Executive Officer for Africa (English Cluster), Retief Tromp, welcomed the new partnership with the Zambian Government through ZANIS and pledged continued improvement in service delivery to Zambian subscribers.
ZANIS Director Loyce Saili said ZANIS TV is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in all its content as the channel joins the bigger DStv platform.
Mrs Saili noted that the channel will continue to provide credible information that benefits the public and contributes to national development.
