Guntila Muleya (1980 - 25 July 2024) was a Zambian businessman and Director General of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) of Zambia from May 6, 2024, until his assassination in July 2024.[1][2]
Guntila Muleya | |
|---|---|
| Director General of the Independent Broadcasting Authority | |
| In office 6 May 2024 – 25 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Josephine Mapoma |
| Succeeded by | TBA |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Guntila Muleya 4 April 1980 Lusaka, Zambia |
| Died | 25 July 2024 Njolwe, Lusaka |
| Spouse |
Ngoza Muleya
(m. 2009) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Occupation |
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Career
editOn 6 May 2024, Muleya was appointed Director General of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) of Zambia, he served in that position until his assassination in July 2024.[3]
Awards
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | GOtv Africa | Manager of the year | Won |
Death
editMuleya is believed to have been abducted on the night of 23 July 2024, as he did not show up home after work that day. His family informed the Police and a search for him was started. On 24 July 2024, His body was found in Njolwe area of Lusaka with gunshot wounds.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ Basillioh Rukanga (July 25, 2024). "Shooting of broadcasting regulator boss shocks Zambians". BBC News. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ "Government Mourns IBA Director General Guntila Muleya". Lusaka Times. July 28, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ Lazarus Tembo (May 6, 2024). "IBA Appoints Guntila Muleya as New Director General". Efficacy News. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ Blessings Chibuye (July 24, 2024). "IBA DG found dead with two gunshot wounds". Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ "Inside Job: Guntila Muleya's Murder Linked To IBA Colleagues". Lusaka Times. July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
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