08/05/2026
PRESS STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MSCZ WELCOMES MR. DANIEL SIKAZWE TO THE MEDIA ETHICS COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE
Lusaka, May 8 - The Media Self-Regulation Council of Zambia (MSCZ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Sikazwe to the Media Ethics Complaints Committee (MECC) as a Member.
Mr. Sikazwe, who previously served as Chairperson of Media Institute of Southern Africa Zambia, brings a wealth of experience and extensive knowledge in media practice, ethics, and governance.
His appointment is expected to further strengthen the work of the Committee in promoting professionalism, accountability, and ethical standards within the media industry in Zambia.
Mr. Sikazwe replaces Mr Fanwell Chembo on the committee who has since been apointed Head of the Secretariat and Ombudsman.
The Media Ethics and Complaints Committee is chaired by Samson Mujuda, a legal practitioner, Journalist and former Diplomat and also comprises:
• Sis Kayula Lesa, a human rights activist;
• Brenda Nyambe, a lawyer; and Journalist.
• Kamufinsa Manchishi, a lecturer at Mulungushi University.
MSCZ is confident that Mr. Sikazwe’s experience and contribution to the media sector will add great value to the Committee’s mandate of handling media-related complaints fairly, independently, and professionally.
The Council warmly welcomes Mr. Sikazwe to MECC and wishes him success in his new role.
Issued by:
Kennedy Mambwe
Chairperson
Media Self-Regulation Council of Zambia (MSCZ)
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