MASERU — A two-day training workshop on ethical reporting of gender-based discrimination and women farmers’ rights, organised by the Transformation Resource Centre (TRC) in partnership with the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), concluded on Thursday in Maseru.
The workshop aimed at enhancing journalists’ understanding of gender equality and human rights, empowering them to produce more sensitive and impactful news coverage.
Media, Information, and Communication Management Consultant Mr. Tsebo Mats’asa highlighted the importance of investigative journalism, explaining that it involves reporters conducting in-depth research on a single topic to uncover hidden information such as corruption or wrongdoing.
Mr. Mats’asa emphasised that investigative journalism requires careful planning and research. “Journalists need to explore different articles, identify reliable sources, and develop clear research questions,” he said.
He added that analysing data and verifying information are key steps in ensuring accuracy and credibility. . .
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