Minister Urges Journalists to Uphold Professionalism and Impartiality

Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Hon. Dr. Shadreck Namalomba, MP, has emphasized the importance of a free, responsible, and vibrant media, saying it plays a critical role in informing the public, fostering national unity, and promoting Malawi to attract investors and tourists.

The Minister made the remarks on Friday, December 19, during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Blantyre Press Club held at the Grace Bandawe Conference Centre in Blantyre. He challenged journalists to consistently uphold professional standards and ethical conduct in their work.

Dr. Namalomba commended journalists for their objectivity and courage in reporting, describing them as “frontline defenders of justice who hold those in power to account, expose wrongdoing, and give a voice to the voiceless.”

He further assured the media fraternity of government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment that allows journalists to effectively carry out their duties and fulfill their immense responsibility to society.

The Minister was accompanied by Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General, Mayamiko Nkoloma. During the event, Dr. Namalomba donated K2 million to the Blantyre Press Club in support of its activities. This year’s AGM was held under the theme “Promoting Justice, Peace, and Unity in the Digital Era.