ZAMBIA’S PLATFORM FOR ACCOUNTABILITY

Truth.
Courage.
Justice.

Bold questions. Courageous answers.
Led by Master Chimbala.

POLITICS · LEADERSHIP · GOVERNANCE
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THE PURPOSE

The truth
must be told.

Truth Be Told - ICU is a series of bold media shows and platforms that deliver exceptional and intriguing encounters. Led by Master Chimbala, the media content probes politics, leadership, governance, elections, economics, livelihoods, and the issues that define our future. It is serious, courageous, and unflinching, because the truth must be told.

OUR MISSION

Truth Be Told - ICU seeks to uncover, question, and confront the realities shaping Zambia’s political, social, and economic landscape. Through fearless investigations, probing conversations, and community engagement, the content and platforms seek to hold leaders accountable, empower citizens with knowledge, and advocate for justice, equity, and development. Truth Be Told is guided by courage and conviction in pursuing our mission, thus, the truth must be told .

PROGRAMMES & ACTIVITIES

Five formats. One pursuit of truth.

01

Ready for Office

Are You Ready to Lead?

02

The One Question

One Question. One Truth.

03

One-on-One Interviews

Direct Dialogue. Honest Answers.

04

Profile Documentaries

Unveiling Stories. Illuminating Truth.

05

Debates

Leaders and Citizens Confront the Truth.

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THE PEOPLE’S VIEWS

Your voice matters.

A dedicated space for citizens to share their thoughts, experiences, and questions.

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THEORY OF CHANGE

From awareness to transformation.

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Truth Be Told creates awareness by uncovering facts and stories. Awareness fuels advocacy, mobilising public voice and engagement. Advocacy drives understanding as people seek to grasp policies, power, and governance. This knowledge builds empowerment, turning citizens into informed actors rather than spectators. Empowered citizens, alongside accountable leaders and institutions, drive the transformation of society.

OUR COMMITMENT

Accountability that serves people.

Investigate and reveal critical issues shaping Zambia’s future.

Challenge decision-makers on policies, governance, and leadership.

Provide knowledge that enables informed participation and civic engagement.

Spark meaningful conversations on politics, development, and social issues.

Advocate for transparency, equity, and policies that improve livelihoods, health, and education.

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Thematic Coverage & Depth

Covering politics, governance, leadership, elections, economics, livelihoods, health, education, and social protection, the show blends hard-hitting investigations with probing conversations, debates, and on-the-ground reports. Truth Be Told media content is not confined to the studio; it runs in diverse spaces, communities, public spaces, and in the hidden corners.

Courage for the Truth

TBT is a fearless pursuit of accountability and truth. The program investigates, questions, and challenges those in positions of power while shining a light on issues that affect everyday citizens. Through debates, interviews, investigative reports, and community engagement, TBT amplifies the voices of the people, fosters informed public dialogue, and drives meaningful change.

Truth-Driven Leadership

At its core, Truth Be Told exists to hold current and aspiring leaders, decision-makers, policymakers, legislators, and institutions to account, while empowering citizens with knowledge. Serious yet engaging, provocative yet constructive, it is Zambia’s platform for bold questions and courageous answers.