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Stakeholders urged to invest in ICT and digital literacy to enhance access to information

Malawi has commemorated the International Day of Universal Access to Information with a call for government to invest in ICT infrastructure, make data more affordable, and ensure full implementation of the Access to Information (ATI) Act to enhance citizens’ access to information. The event, held in Mzuzu under the theme “Empowering Communities Through Digital Literacy: […]

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Media Council, Police Seal MOU to Guide Election Cooperation

The Media Council of Malawi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Malawi Police Service, outlining how the two institutions will cooperate in managing elections going forward. The agreement comes against a backdrop of strained relations, with the two institutions often struggling to understand each other and frequently working in conflict. Media Council of

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Stakeholders pledge to protect media freedom in the forthcoming elections.

Stakeholders convened in Lilongwe to deliberate on promoting freedom of expression and ensuring the safety of journalists during the elections. In his opening remarks, Media Council of Malawi Executive Director Moses Kaufa noted that election periods are often marked by heightened tensions and increased risks of violence against media professionals. He urged the Malawi Police

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