Bokhutlo- Mutapati is new Secretary General of TAEF
Botswana Editors Forum chairperson, Emang Bokhutlo- Mutapati is the new Secretary General of The African Editors Forum ( TAEF).
She was elected this week during TAEF’s bi- Annual General Meeting held in Nairobi.
The new executive committee consists of: Churchill Otieno ( Kenya) – Chairperson; Emmanuel K Dogbevi ( Ghana) – Deputy Chairperson; Emang Mutapati ( Botswana) – General Secretary, and Sbu Ngalwa ( South Africa) – Treasurer General.
The election was held on the side- lines of the Africa Media Festival and members participated in- person and virtually. The new committee will serve a two- year term.
“In the vast and dynamic landscape of African media, our role as custodians of information, guardians of press freedom, and champions of ethical journalism has never been more critical.
“Today, we find ourselves navigating through turbulent waters where the very essence of truth is under siege. In the face of censorship, intimidation, and the insidious spread of disinformation, our commitment to upholding the principles of journalistic integrity must remain unwavering.
“For it is in the pursuit of truth that we find our purpose, our strength, and our collective voice,” Churchill Otieno said.
The meeting considered among others, the urgent need for continental cooperation, solidarity, and finding suitable solutions for the future sustainability of journalism in Africa. The meeting also committed
to innovation and the building of future newsrooms that are more fitted to respond to numerous challenges often faced by news organisations.
Mathatha Tsedu, veteran South African journalist and founding member of TAEF, was honoured at the AGM with a Lifetime Service to Journalism Award.