Government has disassociated itself from a story in yesterday’s The Mast newspaper headlined “Multichoice stops airing Talk with Kwangu after Government intimidation”.
Chief Government Spokesperson Kampamba Mulenga says the story authored by Chambwa Moonga is not only false but malicious.
Ms Mulenga who is also Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services says Government would never interfere in the operations of Multi Choice Zambia Limited, a private business entity.
She says it is important that journalists adhere to legal and ethical codes of conduct by writing and publishing substantiated stories.
Ms Mulenga adds that Journalists have a responsibility to gather news which should not mislead members of the public adding that the reporter should have enough courage to apologize and retract the story.