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Malawi Media Commemorates World Press Freedom Day in Mzuzu

Dorica Mtenje

By Dorica Mtenje

LILONGWE, MaraviPost: As the world commemorates World Press Freedom Day on 3rd May ,journalists in Malawi are commemorating the occasion in Mzuzu.

Journalists from across Malawi gathered in Mzuzu on Saturday, May 3, to commemorate World Press Freedom Day, beginning with an engagement with the President at Mzuzu State Lodge, followed by a solidarity march from the Mzuzu High Court roundabout to St. John of God.

This year’s commemoration is being held under the theme Media for informed Electoral while the discussion is themed at “Building an Informed Electorate: The Role of the Media in Ensuring Access to Accurate and Credible Information During Elections.”

Media practitioners march
Media practitioners march for Press Freedom in Mzuzu

MISA Malawi Chairperson, Golden Matonga, applauded all media practitioners who traveled from various districts to attend the event.

Matonga emphasized that the gathering promotes interaction between mainstream media professionals and those working in related fields such as public relations and communication.

On Friday, May 2, upon arrival in Mzuzu, journalists engaged with the Public Relations Society of Malawi(PSRM) in a session aimed at exploring ways to enhance collaboration and improve news storytelling and communication strategies between both parties.

Later in the day, journalists are expected to attend a media gala dinner following an afternoon panel discussion that brought together various stakeholders, including the US Embassy the Secretary for Information, and renowned activist Dr. Kanyama.