MISA Malawi Trains Northern Community Broadcasters in Investigative Journalism
The six-month project is supported by the government of Canada through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).
MZUZU, Malawi — The Malawi chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) is conducting a training program on social accountability and investigative journalism for community broadcasters from the Northern region, set to conclude Wednesday, writes Tionge Hara.
The initiative, part of a project titled "Enhancing Social Accountability through Citizen Voices and Community Radio in Malawi," targets broadcasters from stations including Tuntufye, Mzimba Community Radio, and Likoma.
MISA Malawi chairperson Golden Matonga, leading the training, urged participants to listen attentively to meet their expectations.
The program covers investigative journalism techniques, decentralization, and local governance in Malawi, as well as developing ideas for investigative stories at the district and community levels.
The six-month project is supported by the government of Canada through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).
The training aims to equip broadcasters with skills to enhance their reporting and deliver impactful journalism to their communities.