By SIMON MUNTEMBATHE Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has refuted assertions that it was directed by the incoming UPND government to issue a broadcasting licence to Prime Television. IBA Director General Josephine Mapoma said the board acted independently when it granted Prime Television a broadcasting licence and at no point did they receive any instructions to open the station.Ms Mapoma explained that Prime Television’s previous licence became void following its cancellation by the board of the IBA on April 9, 2020 pursuant to section 29 (1) (j) (k) of the IBA Amendment Act no. 26 of 2010. She said the licensing process was recently concluded and Prime Television was among the five new stations that met the requirements and were all subsequently awarded content service provider licences. “Therefore, there is nothing irregular about the authority awarding Prime Television a licence in August, 2021,” Ms Mapoma said in a statement. Ms Mapoma also said the decision of the […]
IBA ACTED INDEPENDENTLY- MAPOMA
