Training for Crown Media Journalists on Professional Ethics and Accountability
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TLDR
- The Journalists' Accreditation Board (JAB) urged Crown Media journalists to uphold public trust by adhering to professionalism, ethics, integrity, and accountability in their duties.
- This call was made during a two-day training session held from August 18 to 19, 2026, in Dar es Salaam, aimed at enhancing journalists' knowledge and capacity to perform their roles according to legal and ethical.
- Patrick Kipangula, the Acting Director General of JAB, emphasized the importance of valuing and protecting the journalism profession based on guiding principles.
- Dr. Egbert Mkoko highlighted that ethics are fundamental to responsible and impactful journalism, urging journalists to consider ethics at every stage of their work.
- JAB member Mgaya Kingoba encouraged journalists to use information accurately and to prioritize public interest in their duties.