THE Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has given Muvi Television a final warning after finding the station guilty of unprofessional conduct.IBA Board chairperson, Mabel Mung’omba, said a clear case against Muvi TV had been established over the manner it handled its “Special Assignment” programme which featured Economic and Equity Party (EEP) president Chilufya Tayali.Ms Mung’omba said IBA was incensed with the conduct of the moderator who allowed Mr Tayali to make serious allegations without providing evidence and further failing to guide him against making unsubstantiated claims.She sounded a warning to Muvi TV, saying IBA would be compelled to take punitive measures as prescribed by the law if the station was found wanting again.“The Authority hereby gives Muvi TV a final warning failure to which the Authority will not hesitate to invoke Section 29 of the IBA (Amendment) Act Number 26 of 2010 which gives the Board the power to suspend, revoke or cancel any broadcasting licence, […]
IBA hands Muvi TV final warning
By Flavour Chishala
