Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Kondwani Nankhumwa has encouraged the media in Malawi to report responsibly in order for citizens to make informed decisions thus spurring rapid social and economic development. Nankhumwa, a former media practitioner turned politician, said the news organizations have capacity to make or break the country through its reporting […]
A total of 15 journalists from various media houses in the northern region have been drilled on how to report on issues that will strengthen accountability in the extractive industry through investigative reporting. A day long training workshop which took place in Mzuzu on Friday dwelled on a number of thematic areas which among others […]
Malawi’s flagship newspaper Nation Publications Limited has defiantly continue publishing despite having the newsroom and other operation offices locked up in Blantyre by Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) accusing it of failing to pay taxes. The publication has been operating on a makeshift newsroom and was breaking no law by continuing to be in circulation with […]
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has shut down the flagship newspaper The Nation, which is critical of the government, accusing it of failing to pay taxes. Mbumba Banda chief executive officer of Nations Publications Limited (NPL) founded by former political stalwart late Aleke Banda confirmed the closure of its main office in Blantyre over a […]
Two outstanding business journalists for 2019 Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA), Malawi chapter awards are all smiles with Airtel fully funded trip to the republic of South Africa. The journalists Tadala Kaledzera of Zodiak Broadcasting Station and Joseph Mwale of Nation Publication. During MISA Malawi annual media awards gala that took place on 4th […]
Malawi government through Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Kasaila has made a pledge to ensure that there is enabling environment for media freedom, diversity and independence. Kasaila was part of the delegates at the Global Conference for Media Freedom held in London this week. The media freedom conference was hosted by Britain with the Canadian government […]
Veteran Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) journalist Akimu Kaingana suffered a sudden asthma attack, collapsed and died on his way to Kamuzu Central Hospital on Friday in Lilongwe and was laid to rest at Daniele Village in Chilaweni in Blantyre on Saturday. Minister of Information Mark Botomani, Information Principal Secretary Dr. Esmie Kainja, MBC Director General […]
One of Malawi’s senior journalists, Ackim Kayingana, has died. Kayingana died on Friday morning when he suddenly collapsed following an asthma attack as he prepared for work. According to information from the family, Kayingana was rushed to Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) where he was pronounced dead a few moments later. He was a senior journalist […]
The chairperson of Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi Chapter Teresa Ndanga, will, courtesy of the British High Commission, attend the Global Conference for Media Freedom, which will be held in London, UK from 10-11 July. Ndanga will join government ministers and officials, representatives of multilateral agencies, civil society organisations, academics, editors, publishers and journalists in pushing […]
Judiciary has sprung up fast enough to tip journalists on how best to report on the high profile presidential election case and other parliamentary poll cases. Registrar of the Supreme Court and the High Court Agnes Patemba has asked journalists to report responsibly on all election related cases going on in the country’s courts. “…avoid […]
Pollster, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has warned journalists against biased reporting on the forthcoming highly contentious tripartite elections. MEC commissioner Jean Mathanga said biased and unfair election reporting has potential to put off potential voters as well as ignite violence. Mathanga said this Monday in Lilongwe at the start of a two-day reporting course. […]
European Union (EU) ambassador, Paesen Sandra has said her office is committed to supporting development projects for the media that will benefit communities and the nation as a whole. The envoy said this in Mzuzu this week when she hosted journalists serving under the banner of Nyika Media Club (NMC) on a number of issues […]
There was pomp and glitter at Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre at the weekend when Malawi’s integrated mobile telecoms network and ICT service provider TNM Plc presented awards and prizes totalling K1.4 million to seven sports journalists who excelled in their coverage of the 2018 TNM Super League in a ceremony befitting international standards. The seven have […]
Ministrer of Information and Communications Technology Henry Mussa has warned that the decline of “credible” news providers with the advert of fake news spreading like bushfire on social media left the public “vulnerable to news which is untrustworthy”. Mussa said high-quality journalism was a force for good, disclosing that his ministry is set to introduce […]
Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Henry Mussa on Friday requested private media houses and companies in Malawi to invest more money in their businesses for them to make more profits. Mussa made the request when he visited Airtel Malawi company headquarters and some media houses such as Galaxy Radio and Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) […]
Malawi Institute of Southern Africa (MISA)-Malawi Chapter says there is great need for journalists in the country to acquire journalistic skills for them to effectively deliver in news writing. Chair for MISA-Malawi, Teresa Ndanga said this when she presented certificates in digital story -telling to twelve journalists who attended a three-day training workshop in Lilongwe. […]
Minister of Information and Communication Technology Henry Mussa has warned about the “destructive and harmful” impact of using social media incorrectly , saying the mainstream media has the responsibility to provide accurate and balanced news . Mussa made the remarks after vising two Malawi leading daily newspaper publications, Nation and Times, in Blantyre on Monday. He […]
Seasoned journalists in the country have hailed President Peter Mutharika for being awarded and named the “Promoter of media freedom in Malawi, saying the Head of State has deservedly been recognised. Tax-payer funded Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) presented the award to Mutharika during the glamorous 2018 MBC Innovations Awards at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe. According […]