"Media independence hinges on economic might," Mpinganjira.
Various media practitioners across the southern and eastern regions have attended the event.
BLANTYRE, Malawi - The newly-established Southern Region Press Club (SRPC), covering southern Malawi, has been urged to continue its vision of setting up an office in Blantyre, writes Moses Thole.
The remarks were made by business mogul and chairperson for Ekhaya Group of Companies, Dr. Thomuson Mpinganjira, guest of honour at the SRPC's first-ever two-day Annual General Meeting (AGM) underway at the Malawi Sun Hotel in Blantyre.
Mpinganjira commended plans by the press club to establish an online television station, stating it "will help boost the lives of journalists economically following the meagre perks they receive from the institutions they are working for."
He observed that setting up good strategic plans will help the SRPC leave an indelible mark on media independence.
The AGM, dubbed "Economic Empowerment: Key to Journalistic Independence," will also see members electing positions ranging from president, secretary general, treasurer, spokesperson, and executive members on Saturday at the Malawi Sun Hotel.
Interim SRPC Chairperson Ronald Amosi gave thanks to companies that committed to sponsoring the AGM, including TNM, Life-Co, the Reserve Bank of Malawi and the Ekhaya Group of Companies.
Various media practitioners across the southern and eastern regions have attended the event.
"Media independence hinges on economic might," Mpinganjira said.