Freedom of the press in Zambia for Democratic Process (FODEP)" ZNBC is leading in control of the media market in Zambia, together with the two newspapers belonging to the State and The Post. There are four major newspapers in Zambia: "Times of Zambia" and the "Zambia Daily" which are owned by the State; "The Post" which is the only independent newspaper and "Sunday Times of Zambia" which is sponsored by UNIP. The publication remains only in English language with the range of about 25,000-50,000 in circulations. The newspapers operate also online services. There are about 9 Television stations and 28 Radio stations in Zambia. Zambia in
Politics of Zambia Politics of Zambia The politics of Zambia takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Zambia is head of state, head of government and leader of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government, while legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. Formerly Northern Rhodesia, Zambia became a republic immediately upon attaining independence in October 1964. The Economist Intelligence Unit has rated Zambia as "hybrid regime" in 2016. The constitution promulgated on August 25, 1973, abrogated the original 1964 constitution. The new constitution and the national elections that