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Principles and Practices of Professional Journalism in Zambia

Principles and Practices of Professional Journalism in Zambia. 1. Objectivity 2. Autonomy 3. Accuracy 4. Immediacy 5. Balance and Fairness 6. Truthfulness 7. Cultural/Religious sensitivity 8. Freedom of Expression 9. Enterprise.

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Principles and Practices of Professional Journalism in Zambia

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  1. Principles and Practices of Professional Journalism in Zambia 1. Objectivity2. Autonomy3. Accuracy4. Immediacy5. Balance and Fairness6. Truthfulness 7. Cultural/Religious sensitivity8. Freedom of Expression9. Enterprise

  2. New Media Challenges to Practices and Principles Profit Orientation > e.g. Zambian Watch Dog. Need to Break story early > “Ask Muvi TV”. Lack of Organized Structures in Online Media Houses. > Mwebantu. Moral Degradation > Homosexual stories on Online Media. Lack of Regulations> Defamatory Content. Lack of Originality in Stories. > “Copy and Paste Journalists”.

  3. Other Changes in the Media Landscape • The Rise of Citizen Journalism > Poor Quality of Content & Unethical conduct. • Liberalization of the Media > More competition and ownership of media. > Daily Nation. • Swift processing of Information to News Rooms from sources. • Increased Cross Media Journalism > lower employment opportunities.

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