George Kasakula stepped up to defend his television station after angry citizens blasted MBC for unfair news coverage. The top boss spoke at Bingu National Stadium during the country's birthday party on Sunday. He told reporters across Malawi to stop causing trouble and start helping the nation heal. Kasakuka said journalists should bring people together instead of tearing them apart. His speech came after months of harsh attacks on MBC for favoring the government.
Critics have hammered the state broadcaster for pushing out opposing voices and refusing to show both sides of stories. Kasakula warned that fake news on social media could damage trust before upcoming elections. He said everyone can post online but that does not make their stories true. The media chief urged his fellow journalists to stick to facts and stay professional. He reminded them that brave people fought hard to win independence back in 1964.
Golden Matonga from MISA Malawi agreed that reporters need better ethics but said the government must change bad laws first. He pointed to the Cybersecurity Act and Penal Code as rules that hurt press freedom. Matonga argued that journalists cannot do their jobs properly when politicians threaten them with jail time. Citizens used Independence Day to think about fixing the country's problems.
Critics have hammered the state broadcaster for pushing out opposing voices and refusing to show both sides of stories. Kasakula warned that fake news on social media could damage trust before upcoming elections. He said everyone can post online but that does not make their stories true. The media chief urged his fellow journalists to stick to facts and stay professional. He reminded them that brave people fought hard to win independence back in 1964.
Golden Matonga from MISA Malawi agreed that reporters need better ethics but said the government must change bad laws first. He pointed to the Cybersecurity Act and Penal Code as rules that hurt press freedom. Matonga argued that journalists cannot do their jobs properly when politicians threaten them with jail time. Citizens used Independence Day to think about fixing the country's problems.
