Defamation is probably the easiest charge that can be leveled against a journalist. It is pertinent therefore that every media practitioner is aware of the offence of defamation. According to Section 180 (1) of the Penal Code Act, a defamatory matter is one “… likely to injure the reputation of any person by exposing that […]
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Two Ugandan journalists have scooped the 2015 David Astor Journalism Awards that promote and support emerging journalistic talent in East Africa. Solomon Arinaitwe, 25, a political reporter at the Daily Monitor and Gloria Nakajubi, 27, a features writer with the New Vision, were selected for their “evident talent, integrity, and long-term commitment to African journalism, […]
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