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– Zambia encouraged to include stakeholders in internet policy formulation (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News August 2, 2018

AFEX joins Zambian journalists, bloggers and activities in requesting the government to include multi-stakeholders in the enactment of internet policies that will ensure access to a free and open internet.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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