REMMY KANGWA QUESTIONS ZNBC’S PROMOTION OF BETTING

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Humanitarian Remmy Kangwa  has raised alarm over the growing promotion of betting advertisements on national media platforms, questioning why institutions meant to protect citizens are helping normalize gambling.

Kangwa revealed that he personally stopped advertising betting years ago after witnessing its destructive impact on young Zambians, noting that gambling addiction has cost people their peace of mind, jobs, purpose, and in some cases even their lives.

He expressed concern that platforms such as ZNBC Today continue to air betting adverts despite ongoing conversations about protecting youths from addiction and poverty.

“When gambling is repeatedly promoted on television, radio, and social media, it slowly becomes normalized as a way of survival instead of hard work and empowerment,” Kangwa warned.

He added that national platforms should remain spaces where children and families can access content that educates, inspires, and builds the future, rather than content that contributes to social harm.

“What we normalize today will shape the future of our nation tomorrow,” he said.