Gaborone, Aug. 21 — Journalists across Southern Africa are encouraged to shift the way they report news by adopting Solutions Journalism (SOJO), an evidence-based approach that highlights how communities and institutions respond to social challenges, rather than focusing solely on the problems.
Speaking at the ongoing Media Parity Capacity Building Programme for Lesotho and Botswana journalists, gender in media activist Mrs. Pamela Dube, who also facilitates the training, stressed that SOJO is not about public relations, advocacy, or feel-good storytelling.
Instead, it is rigorous reporting that goes beyond surface-level narratives to explore how people are addressing social issues, supported by credible evidence.
Mrs. Dube said audiences are increasingly weary of the constant stream of negative news and are hungry for journalism that offers insight, accountability, and hope. She explained that while SOJO does not aim to sugar-coat issues, it helps journalists build trust by presenting well-researched, constructive content…MM/BM
