ZIPRC CONGRATULATES MR. WEBSTER MALIDO ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE INDEPENDENT BROADCASTING AUTHORITY

August 28, 2025

MEDIA STATEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ZIPRC CONGRATULATES MR. WEBSTER MALIDO ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE INDEPENDENT BROADCASTING AUTHORITY

The Zambia Institute of Public Relations and Communication (ZIPRC) congratulates Mr. Webster Malido on his appointment as Director General of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA).

Mr. Malido’s appointment brings to IBA, a seasoned media and communication expert with an exceptional track record in governance and development finance.

For many years, Mr. Malido has been a valued partner of ZIPRC, generously sharing his expertise in numerous capacity-building programmes for the Institute and its members. His insights have helped shape the competencies of communication professionals across the country, and his commitment to advancing the profession has been exemplary.

As a statutory body for Public Relations and Communication professionals in Zambia, ZIPRC looks forward to working closely with Mr. Malido and IBA in pursuit of our shared objectives, upholding high standards of communication, fostering ethical practices, and strengthening the role of communication in national development.

His extensive experience will strengthen IBA’s capacity to promote a vibrant, ethical, and professional broadcasting sector in Zambia.

We are confident that under Mr. Malido’s leadership, IBA will continue to play a pivotal role in building a media landscape that supports transparency, accountability, and inclusivity.

Issued by: Original Signed

Nimon Simukanga Muleya

Registrar/CEO