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Journalists trained in digital skills

A three-day media training on digital journalism commenced on Monday in Lilongwe, aimed at equipping journalists with essential digital skills. The training, organized by SYMUF–Maison de la Presse in partnership with the Media Council of Malawi (MCM), is designed to enhance participants’ understanding of digital journalism principles and strengthen their capacity infact-checking techniques, online media […]

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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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