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Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>A 37-year-old Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) journalist, MacPherson Mukuka, has been detained by police for allegedly recording a private conversation without informing those involved and publishing the audio on the Earth Television Zambia Facebook page.<\/p>\n

Police say the alleged offence occurred between July 14 and 17, 2026. Mukuka is being investigated under Section 10 of the Cyber Crimes Act No. 4 of 2025, which prohibits recording private conversations without prior notice.<\/p>\n

Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi confirmed the arrest, adding that investigations are ongoing and Mukuka remains in custody.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Malawi<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Malawi. A 37-year-old Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) journalist, MacPherson Mukuka, has been detained by police for allegedly recording a private conversation without informing those involved and publishing the audio on the Earth Television Zambia Facebook page. Police say the alleged offence occurred between July 14 and 17, 2026. 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