Malawi Journalists & Activists Trained to Combat "Fake News" in Virtual Workshop
As the training concluded, participants gained valuable insights into navigating the complex landscape of modern media and upholding principles of ethical journalism in their reporting.
LILONGWE, Malawi— Journalists and activists from across Malawi received training on combating fake news and misinformation in a virtual workshop led by AfricaBrief Editor-in-Chief Winston Mwale, writes Tionge Hara.
The session, organized by the Centre for Human Rights Rehabilitation (CHRR) emphasizing fact-checking and ethical reporting in the digital age.
"Before you publish the story, always verify that this is true or not," Winston told participants, highlighting the critical distinction between verification and fact-checking.
The Zoom-based training began with Winston assessing participants' understanding of key terms such as “fake news”, misinformation, malinformation, and disinformation.
Aimed at promoting more responsible and accurate reporting, the session addressed the significant challenges fake news poses to media integrity and public trust.
The virtual format allowed for widespread participation, potentially reaching journalists and activists from various regions of Malawi.
As the training concluded, participants gained valuable insights into navigating the complex landscape of modern media and upholding principles of ethical journalism in their reporting.