30 November 2005

German Foundation Launches Handbooks on Media Law, Investigative Reporting for African Journalists


29 November 2005

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation's Media Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa has published new reference guides on media law and investigative reporting aimed at journalists, students and lawyers in Southern Africa.

"SADC Media Law: A Handbook for Media Practitioners - Volume 3" is a comprehensive overview of laws and court cases that affect press freedom in Tanzania, Lesotho and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Previous volumes focused on South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland and Zambia.

Among some of the findings of the new volume are the failure of governments in Tanzania, Lesotho and the DRC to create independent public service broadcasters, and enact laws guaranteeing access to information and the protection of journalists' sources.

The second publication "A Watchdog?s Guide to Investigative Reporting" is an introduction to the basics of investigative journalism. It includes anecdotes and tips from leading journalists, as well as resources and information on media laws in Southern African countries.

"SADC Media Law: A handbook for Media Practitioners ? Volume 3" and "A Watchdog?s Guide to Investigative Reporting" can be downloaded for free (in Adobe Acrobat format) here: http://www.kasmedia.org/publications.htm

For more information or to obtain hard copies of the book, contact Programme Coordinator Jude Mathurine: j.mathurine@kas.org.za



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