Nice wants journalists to unearth shady deals
National Initiative for Civic Education (Nice) Trust has encouraged journalists based in Nkhotakota District to use their profession to promote accountability and transparency.
Nice Nkhotakota District programmes officer Queen Mataya said this on Wednesday during a meeting with journalists aimed at enhancing their understanding of governance principles and their role in promoting democratic engagement.
She encouraged journalists in the district to systematically use investigative journalism skills to uncover truths, expose corruption and hold those in power accountable.
Said Mataya: “Journalists are very good at informing and civic-educating people in various areas, including corruption, democracy, accountability and transparency.
“We believe that the media has the power to disseminate information. We have engaged them to investigate more issues in the district.”
Nkhotakota district information officer Wongani Mkandawire said the council is committed to working with journalists, considering that they play a crucial role in promoting good governance and democratic values.
“The journalists have raised some challenges they face, including intimidation when it comes to writing investigative stories,” he said.
Zodiak Broadcasting Station journalist Winstone Kaimira asked other organisations to emulate the example set by Nice.
Nice Trust held the meeting with financial support from the European Union.
