LUSAKA – TopStar digital broadcasting priorities were reviewed during a Board of Directors meeting in Lusaka, with the Ministry of Information and Media placing emphasis on service efficiency, wider coverage and affordable television access.
The meeting, held at Neelkanth Sarovar Premiere, brought together TopStar board members and other stakeholders to assess the public signal distributor’s operations and priorities.
Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana said the discussions covered key operational milestones, emerging broadcasting-industry challenges and regulatory strategies intended to improve services for households across Zambia.
The statement did not identify the specific milestones reviewed or provide details of the regulatory measures discussed.
Coverage, affordability and signal distribution
Mr Kawana said the Ministry remained committed to ensuring that Zambia’s public signal distributor operated efficiently.
He said digital integration and accessible media platforms were important to building a more connected and informed society. The Ministry’s priorities include supporting innovations that expand signal coverage and make high-quality digital television content more affordable.
According to Mr Kawana, improved broadcasting infrastructure can help narrow the information gap between the Government and citizens by making media services available to more households.
Public-private partnerships central to next phase
The Ministry plans to continue promoting public-private partnerships as part of efforts to strengthen Zambia’s national broadcasting infrastructure.
Mr Kawana said the collective insights gathered during the board meeting would guide the next stage of work towards a more transparent, connected and informed Zambia.
No investment value, new coverage target or implementation timetable was announced in the statement.
