Mutharika Promise Media Freedom

Journalists at World Press Freedom in Mzuzu

As the Media celebrates the World Press Freedom Day, which comes 3rd May, the State President, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika joins the local media fraternity in celebrating the day and reiterate his administration

commitment to safeguard the enjoyment of the twin freedoms of speech and of the press for they are part of the axis that anchors democracy.

President Mutharika 

In a statement signed by Government spokesperson hon. Kondwani Nankhumwa says President Mutharika recognise the important work that the media plays in Malawi and, thus, reaffirms his commitment to let journalism thrive because it is an enabler for achieving social economic development, good governance and the rule of law.

President and his Government welcome the theme of this year’s celebrations: “Let journalism thrive: towards better reporting, gender equality, media safety in the digital age and access to information.” It is a theme that rhymes with the principles of the Mutharika administration. Says the statement 

Mutharika has also promised that Government remains committed to creating an environment in which quality journalism can be achieved.

Mutharika further encourages media houses to complement  efforts in promoting gender balance by allowing more women journalists to reach

decision-making positions.

In the statement, Nankhumwa says Government will always play its part to bring about the reforms that encourages the media to freely use Digital technology as a useful tool for

bettering the lives of the people including reviewing all pieces of legislation that impede on their work.

Recognizing that access to information feeds into the wider development objective of empowering people, the statement says the processes of concluding the Acess to Information Bill are being expedited so that it is enacted into law as soon as possible.