Zambians Call for Freedom and a Watchdog Role for the Media

Most citizens say information about government budgets and contracts should be accessible to the public.

Key findings

• Three-quarters (76%) of Zambians say the media should “constantly investigate and report on government mistakes and corruption.” Only 20% believe that “too much reporting on negative events only harms the country.”
• A clear majority (65%) of respondents insist on media freedom, though 33% endorse a government right to prevent the publication of material it disapproves of.
• Seven in…