Since the re-institution of multiparty democracy in Zambia in 1991, media has gradually become liberalised. This has enhanced debate on current affairs and especially politics. However, during recent years media became increasingly perceived to be polarised with media houses blatantly taking sides. Some have abandoned all pretext of fairness to support their political allies. This made it difficult for the general public to make objectively informed decisions during elections. "Watching the watchdogs" is a reality check that gives the reader an evaluation of the media messages disseminated to...