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MCM Conducts Monitoring Visits Across Eastern Region

The Media Council of Malawi conducted monitoring visits to community media outlets in the Eastern Region to recognize their efforts and promote professionalism by encouraging adherence to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. The Council visited Dzimwe Community Radio in Monkey Bay and Radio Lilanguka in Mangochi. During the visit to Dzimwe Community Radio […]

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Effective and Broad-Based Digital Literacy: A Joint Effort for Africa’s Media

The Network of Independent Media Councils in Africa (NIMCA) convened in Arusha, Tanzania, from 14th to 17th July 2025 for the 2nd Pan-African Media Councils’ Summit and the inaugural Annual General Meeting of the network. Among other issues, NIMCA discussed matters surrounding digital literacy. The digital age has changed how people create, share, and consume

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Journalists urged to fact-check and verify information to combat misinformation

Journalists from the Southern Region have undergone a fact-checking training focused on the 16 September 2025 Malawi elections. The workshop, organized by the Media Council of Malawi (MCM), aimed to equip journalists with practical tools and techniques to effectively verify election related information. It also emphasized the importance of integrity in reporting and upholding ethical

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