Zambia suspends controversial reality show
Zambia’s broadcasting regulator on Tuesday ordered
Africa’s biggest television operator, Multichoice, to suspend a reality show
for allegedly promoting homosexuality.
The Independent Broadcasting Authority said Multi
Choice Zambia, a unit of the South Africa-based television operator, should immediately
suspend the “Lusaka Hustle’’ reality show on its Zambezi Magic on the DSTV
platform.
According to the regulator, this follows public
outcries that the show promoted a lifestyle contrary to Zambia’s values and
culture.
“The Authority has received several comments from
the public concerning the shows in question.
“And as such, has directed Multichoice Zambia to
withdraw the ‘Lusaka Hustle’ reality show in public interest,’’ IBA Director
General, Josephine Mapoma, said.
On Sunday, Minister of National Guidance and
Religious Affairs Godfridah Sumaili asked the television operator to suspend
the reality show which was launched in January.
(Xinhua/NAN)
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