Mmegi

Navigating AI in newsrooms

Friday, May 09, 2025 | 60 Views |

The World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) or May 3rd has come and gone. This is a day that has been set aside by the UN to celebrate the role of media in society and remind governments of their commitments to protect free speech and a free media.

This year the WPFD commemoration was held under the theme: ‘Reporting in the Brave New World: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media.’

The theme could not have come as a surprise. Undoubtedly, the last two decades have seen a great shift in the news industry. At the turn of the century, only a few journalists imagined how the advent of technological advancements would result in the Internet-born on January 1, 1983 altering news production.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

Media

Search continues for Maun boy feared to have been taken by a crocodile

Larona Makhaiza | 11 h ago

Inimba Gets the Nod for Season 2 on Mzansi Magic

correspondent | 15 h ago

Peace conference addresses growing list of social ills

Laone Choeunyane | 18 h ago

GAYO Botswana and BA ISAGO University Forge Major Partnership to Advance Climate Education and Youth Leadership

correspondent | 18 h ago

Pastor accused of defiling Teen during counselling session

Larona Makhaiza | 19 h ago

FIFA World Cup draw – The countdown begins!

correspondent | 21 h ago

DIS Director's daughter rape case stalls

Larona Makhaiza,Opelo Rakereng | 21 h ago

Main Mall’s resilience, sturdiness in the face of stiff competition

Ryder Gabathuse | 28 Nov 2025

Depression is real; let's take care of our mental health

It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...

The Monitor Editor | 02 December 2025

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Explore

More