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Business

Gazette Media donates MK0.5 million to Football Journalists

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Gazette Media, a Media and Communication Consultancy firm has donated MK500,000 to the Football Journalists Association of Malawi (FJA) to support its Elective Annual General Meeting (EAGM) scheduled to take place in Salima from November 29-30, 2025.

Speaking during the cheque handover ceremony on Friday, Gazette Media Lead Consultant McDonald Chapalapata said they extended the support, noting that many of its clients are deeply involved in the growth of the sport in Malawi.

“When we received the request, we did not think twice. Supporting football journalism is supporting football itself. The discussions and capacity-building at the AGM ultimately improve the quality of coverage and the messages shared with the public. In turn, this benefits our clients, some of whom are into sports sponsorship especially football, and this strengthens the game overall,” said Chapalapata.

FJA President Deitrich Frederich thanked Gazette Media for the timely gesture, noting that the annual general meeting is crucial, not only for electing new leaders, but also for strengthening the professionalism and visibility of football reporting in the country.

“This donation marks the beginning of a meaningful relationship with Gazette Media. As journalists, we have a duty to promote football and to ensure that the partners who support the sport see value in their investment. We will continue to collaborate as key stakeholders to grow the game and encourage sponsors to remain committed,” said Frederich.

The AGM, which will bring together 80 football journalists from across the country, requires a total budget of K10 million for logistics, accommodation, and election-related activities.

Development

MEC dares media on accurate electoral reporting

Dorica Mtenje

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has called on local media to enhance the quality and sensitivity of their electoral reporting ahead of the upcoming elections.

Speaking during a media training workshop jointly organized by Gazette Media and Bwaila Media Club in Lilongwe, MEC Public Relations Officer Sangwani Mwafulirwa emphasized the crucial role journalists play in ensuring credible elections through accurate and responsible reporting.

Mwafulirwa urged journalists to avoid sensationalism and instead focus on fact-based, balanced coverage that helps educate the public and promote peaceful electoral processes.

He reminded the media that their reports have the power to shape public perception and influence the credibility of the electoral system.

However, the session was not without criticism as a number of journalists attending the training expressed concern over MEC’s continued endorsement of the electronic voting system.

The system, which was introduced to improve transparency and efficiency in the electoral process, has faced scrutiny from both media and civil society due to alleged irregularities in past elections.

“We feel MEC is not listening to the concerns of stakeholders, especially regarding the electronic voting system. There are still many unanswered questions,” one journalist noted during the discussion.

In response, Mwafulirwa defended the commission’s decision, stating that the system is designed to enhance transparency and reduce human error in vote counting.

He encouraged the media to seek clarity and factual information from the commission rather than relying on speculation or misinformation.

The training session aimed to equip journalists with tools and knowledge to report effectively during the election period. Topics covered included ethical reporting, combating disinformation, and understanding electoral laws and procedures.

As the country gears up for another election cycle, both MEC and media stakeholders agreed on the need for collaboration in ensuring that the public receives accurate, impartial, and timely information.

Business

Gazette Media gives K0.5 million to Business Journalists

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Gazette Media, a media consultancy firm, has contributed half a million towards the Association of Business Journalists (ABJ) Annual General Meeting in Mangochi later this month.

Speaking after the symbolic cheque presentation in Blantyre on Wednesday, Gazette Media’s Lead Consultant, McDonald Chapalapata said they felt the need to support the meeting as it creates a platform for the business journalists to deliberate on best practices in the industry.

Chapalapata said Gazette Media works with various companies that also work directly with the business journalists.

“We are very impressed with the quality of work that ABJ is doing that is why we had to come in with this donation. As a media consultancy firm, we deal mostly with business journalists that is why we saw it necessary to make this donation so that the skills that the association imparts to its members will help in the long run and benefit our clients. When our clients get good stories published, they will be happy, we will also be happy, and it will make our work easier in media management,” said Chapalapata.

A representative of ABJ, Aubrey Mchulu commended Gazette Media for the support, and also disclosed that this is the first time for the media oriented-company to support the association since its formation in 2008.

Mchulu, who is also the Editor for The Nation newspaper, said the support will go a long way in ensuring the smooth organisation of the Indaba.

“As ABJ we are grateful for the donation by Gazette Media, this is a significant contribution to our budget for the general meeting. This is the first time we are receiving a cash donation from a media-oriented organization hence we are very grateful.”

“So far we have made progress in sourcing the funds and we believe in the next two weeks we should be able reach our target,” said Mchulu

The AGM is expected to take place in Mangochi from September 26-28, and will also give an opportunity to the members usher in new office bearers.