By MAIMBO MWEEMBA
The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Board has elected Chikosala Chuula and Victoria Mupwaya to serve as Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
IBA Board Secretary and Director General Josephine Mapoma said the election of Mr Chuula and Ms Mupwaya follows a Board meeting held in Lusaka on Wednesday February 23, 2022.
Ms Mapoma said this is in line with the IBA Act number 17 of 2002 which provides “that the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be elected by elected members from amongst themselves”.
She said Mr Chuula is an advocate of the Supreme and High Courts of Zambia with over 29 years of experience in the legal fraternity.
Ms Mapoma said among other areas, he has experience in Regulatory Law and General Commercial Disputes and Arbitration.
She said that Ms Mupwaya on the other hand brings to the board over 28 years of experience in Management.
Ms Mapoma said Ms Mupwaya is an expert in corporate governance and human resource management.
“We are optimistic that both Mr Chuula and Ms Mupwaya’s experience and accomplishments will lead to transformation at the IBA in line with modern trends in the broadcasting sector,” she said
The other board members are Oliver Kanene, Elizabeth Chanda, Mumbuna Kufekisa, Benson Banda, Jameson Mbale, Susan Ndumingu and Makasa Luombe.
