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MISA to tackle environmental reporting challenges

Nkhoma PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Nkhoma PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Chairperson of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Botswana Chapter, Thomas Nkhoma, says the 31st World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) Summit will address the hurdles journalists face in environmental reporting, notably the challenge of accessing reliable information and data.

In an interview, he highlighted that the Summit promises a wealth of practical insights from media veterans and environmental consultants.

"Media experts and veterans, amongst them Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Office of the President, Oshinka Tsiang, and Environmental Consultant, Neo Mosimane, will share practical strategies and experiences in navigating complex environmental reporting challenges, providing journalists with valuable insights into effective storytelling and advocacy," Nkhoma told Mmegi. He added that leading researchers will furnish journalists with reliable sources and the latest findings of research, thereby enhancing the accuracy of their reportage and grounding it in evidence.

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