The\u00a0Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has refuted reports circulating on social media alleging that it has banned political campaign songs from playing on broadcasting stations.<\/p>\n
In a statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka today, IBA Director General, Webster Malido, stated that the authority has no jurisdiction to ban songs in the country.<\/p>\n
Mr Malido indicated that the authority however has a mandate to guide broadcasting stations on content in order to ensure that it is compliant to broadcasting standards and other applicable regulations.<\/p>\n
He said IBA has therefore issued guidance to all broadcasting stations, to ensure that campaign songs and other political content does not promote hatred, division, hostility, inflammatory or unverified allegations.<\/p>\n
Mr Malido\u00a0added that the guidance reminds broadcasting stations to promote responsible, issue-based political discourse that supports peaceful, fair and credible elections.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe authority routinely engages broadcasters on compliance matters to ensure that all content, including political songs and advertisements, adheres to the Election Coverage Guidelines and broadcasting standards,\u201d said Mr Malido.<\/p>\n
He further reaffirmed IBA\u2019s commitment to continued support and guidance towards broadcasters, in order to promote peaceful and credible electoral discourse during the election period.<\/p>\n
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