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Zambia presenter interrupts live bulletin to talk about not getting paid. Watch

The presenter, identified as Kabinda Kalimina, also shared a video of the incident on Facebook.

Published on: Jun 25, 2021 02:01 pm IST
By Trisha Sengupta
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A TV anchor in Zambia recently interrupted a live bulletin he was hosting to complain that he and his colleagues had not been paid. The presenter, Kabinda Kalimina, took to Facebook to share a video showcasing the incident. Since then, the video has gone viral and created quite a buzz online. The television network KBN TV also responded to Kalimina’s accusations with a Facebook post.

The image shows Zambian Tv presenter Kalimina Kabinda.(Facebook/@Kalimina Kabinda)

“Yes I did that on live TV, just because most journalists are scared to speak out doesn't mean journalists shouldn't speak out,” Kalimina wrote while sharing the video.

The video opens with the anchor presenting the top news stories of the day. Within a few seconds, he suddenly stops to complain on live television.

Check out the clip:

What are your thoughts on the video?

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta

Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.

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