ZAMBIA’s Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has ordered Hot FM to stop airing the political campaign song “BM8 na MZ8 Bengile” in its current form, citing compliance concerns ahead of the 2026 general election. IBA Director-General Webster Malido said Thursday the authority reviewed the song under the IBA Act, Election Coverage Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. […]

ZAMBIA’s Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has ordered Hot FM to stop airing the political campaign song “BM8 na MZ8 Bengile” in its current form, citing compliance concerns ahead of the 2026 general election. IBA Director-General Webster Malido said Thursday the authority reviewed the song under the IBA Act, Election Coverage Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. […]