The call to media was made by the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Protais Mitali saying that media is a strong weapon to build the society but if used badly it destroys the society it meant to protect.
According to the culture minister, radio directors should stop broadcasting improper words on certain talk shows. “Talk shows don’t have a problem but some ‘dirty’ words used on certain shows undermine cultural values.
Some talk shows which have been blasted included ‘zirara zishya’ commonly translated as ‘burning families at night’ on radio Flash and ‘ijoro ry’urukundo’ meaning ‘love night’ on City radio.
The meeting with the ministry of culture, Media High Council and media practitioners mentioned some of those radio hosts and urged them on professionalism.
For some journalists, the complaints are that the Media High Council should provided trainings to upgrade skills and also put in place some guidelines in that category for appropriate words to help educate society.
The executive secretary of the Media High Council, Mr. Patrice Mulama said media should know better how to use words, photos, and how to apply appropriate technology in a way not damaging culture. (End)