Ethical Journalism in Tanzania

The purpose of having a code of ethics and practices in journalism is to keep the profession credible, by ensuring high standards of honesty, integrity, impartiality and trustworthy conduct. The author of this book Josephat Mwanzi provides an enlightening overview of unethical practices in Tanzanian journalism and the reasons behind such practices. His work is valuable in highlighting the effective work of the Media Council of Tanzania in promoting journalistic ethics and settling numerous claims of injury from media offenses.

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Josephat Mwanzi is a Radio Mentor-Trainer. He works to strengthen the media in outlying areas of Africa by developing local journalists' skills for objective, independent reporting. He has worked for the BBC World Service and Farm Radio International as writer, reporter, radio producer and programme manager.