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Zambia Monitor, one of Zambia’s leading digital news publishers, strengthened its position in the country’s online media landscape on Thursday when it hosted a delegation from Yango Africa, represented by Bennet Otoo, alongside the Tide Media team led by founder Stacey Mtika.
Maimbolwa Mulikelela, Managing Editor of Zambia Monitor, said the meeting allowed the publisher to present its digital strategy, highlight its ability to reach large online audiences, and explore opportunities for stronger collaboration between media, innovators and technology players.
“As the publishers of Zambia Monitor, we are proud to host the Yango Africa and Tide Media teams. This engagement affirms our leadership in Zambia’s digital media space and reflects the confidence industry giants have in our capabilities,” Mulikelela said.
She stated that Zambia Monitor shared Yango’s vision of expanding the digital footprint, strengthening media collaboration and delivering impactful journalism to audiences across the country and beyond.
Mulikelela said the endorsement from Yango Africa highlighted the influence and reach the media outlet had built, and that the organization was looking forward to leveraging the partnership to innovate, grow and shape the future of online media in Zambia.
She added that discussions highlighted the increasing convergence of technology and news production and the need for long-term partnerships that could expand reach, drive innovation and boost the impact of digital journalism.
“We are proud that Zambia Monitor has established itself as a digital-first newsroom, leveraging technology to deliver timely, accurate and engaging news to millions of Zambians and audiences beyond. Your visit reinforces our position as a key player in the country’s media landscape, committed to collaborations that strengthen the wider digital ecosystem,” she told the Yango Africa PR lead, Otoo.
In his remarks, Otoo praised Zambia Monitor for driving media independence, noting that Yango had always benefited from the platform’s pursuit of developmental journalism.
Otoo commended Zambia Monitor for going beyond just publishing press releases to creating engaging stories that captured readers’ attention.
“Zambia Monitor is authentic and endeavours to own its story. This added value helps businesses like Yango get noticed and this resonates with the ordinary Zambian,” he said.
Otoo expressed admiration for Zambia Monitor’s storytelling approach, describing it as beautiful journalism which helps to drive and amplify the contributions of corporate Zambia to nation’s growth and development.
Joining the Managing Editor, Mulikelela, to host the Yango and Tide Media teams were Lead Consultant, Sam Ugochukwu, Creative Director, Victor Orji and Assistant News Editor, Augustine Sichula.
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