Media Council Malawi

MCM URGES PROFESSIONALISM AHEAD OF POLLS

By Steven Nkhoma The Media Council of Malawi (MCM) has reiterated its commitment to promoting professional standards ahead of next year’s General Elections.  MCM Executive Director, Mr. Kaufa, made the remarks on December 9, 2024, during the Annual Broadcasters’ Conference held in Lilongwe under the theme “Ethics in Action: Building trust in media ahead of […]

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MCM WARNS OF GROWING MEDIA CORRUPTION AHEAD OF 2025 GENERAL ELECTIONS

By Peter Phiri (Contributor) The Media Council of Malawi (MCM) has raised concerns over the increasing corruption within the country’s media landscape, warning that the situation is spiralling out of control as Malawi approaches next year’s general elections. Speaking at a Annual Broadcasters’ Conference organized by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) in Lilongwe, MCM

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MCM Urges Shift from PR to Solutions Journalism

By Winston Mwale (Contributor) The Media Council of Malawi (MCM) challenged journalists to move beyond organizational promotion and focus on solution-based reporting in gender-based violence (GBV) coverage during a two-day training. Moses Kaufa, MCM Executive Director, criticized what he called “parrot journalism” that prioritizes institutional publicity over substantive reporting. “We have failed several times because

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