Media Professionals Train on Investigative, Solution-Based Journalism in Rumphi
The training was conducted as part of the Lwande Lithu project, supported by the Women Peace Humanitarian Fund and UNWomen Malawi.
RUMPHI, Malawi — Journalists in Rumphi district completed a two-day training on investigative and solution-based journalism Wednesday, aimed at improving reporting on community challenges, writes Taonga Nyirenda.
The workshop, organized by God Cares Rights Foundation in partnership with Centre for Civil Society Strengthening Organisation, emphasised the importance of providing solutions rather than merely highlighting problems.
"People are facing a lot of challenges in various communities, ranging from poverty, high unemployment levels, and unequal distribution of resources," said Blesco Nyangulu, project officer at God Cares Rights Foundation.
"We expect the media to help us report on these issues and find solutions together."
Nyangulu stressed the media's role in disseminating accurate information, particularly with upcoming elections in September.
"There will be different rumours that can make tension among people, but the media will help to provide verified information to people that will be promoting peace," he said.
Rumphi FM Radio Station Manager Wyson Chiputa Gondwe called the training a "refresher" that would help journalists produce well-researched, balanced stories.
"We have learnt about investigative journalism that will help us to dig more when writing our stories and provide solutions to real issues," Gondwe said.
The training was conducted as part of the Lwande Lithu project, supported by the Women Peace Humanitarian Fund and UNWomen Malawi.