MISA calls for transparency in enacting AIT Bill

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia chapter has called for transparency in the process of enacting the approved Access To Information Bill.

MISA Vice Chairperson Hyde Haguta says his organization also expects that the approved Bill will this time around be presented before Parliament and reach enactment stage.

Speaking at a media briefing held in Lusaka Mr. Haguta has also urged Members of Parliament to debate the bill in the interest of the Zambian people above their own personal interests.

Mr. Haguta has further called on the government to take due democratic process in enacting Cyber laws by making the process as transparent as possible.

He says MISA expects government to engage stakeholders before enacting these laws.

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