Gregory Gondwe

Vitus-Gregory Gondwe is a Malawian journalist, editor and media consultant.[2] He also runs his own social, music and business analysis blog. He is known for his investigative stories. He also writes on Business news. He has been a contributor to several newspapers in Malawi, and has worked for the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation as correspondent. He is a Malawi correspondent for the Associated Press,[3][4] as well as a regular correspondent for BizCommunity and BiztechAfrica.[5] He has contributed to a number of news sources worldwide since 1993.[6][7] He also regularly writes about freedom of Press and the media industry.[8]

Vitus-Gregory Gondwe
Born1974
Mulanje, Malawi[1]
Occupationjournalist
Years active1993 - present
Notable credit(s)
BizCommunity, BiztechAfrica,CNN, AP
TitleCorrespondent, columnist

Career

Until February 2016 he was the Chief Reporter as well as the Bureau Chief for Times Media Group, which owns Blantyre Newspapers Limited (BNL Times), having been promoted in April 2014 from the position of senior reporter. His speciality is investigative and exclusive stories.

He is currently studying with the University of Malawi where he is pursuing a BA in Journalism. He has a diploma and an intermediate certificate in journalism.[2] He started journalism in 1993 and has since made contributions to African News Dimension network, CNN, and Southern Times (Namibia), The Nation and The Daily Times, Malawi News, and The Weekend Nation. He was a reporter for The Chronicle Newspaper in Malawi until 2005.[5] He worked as Regional Editor and Northern Region Bureau Chief for Zodiak Broadcasting Station from 2007- 2010.[7][9]

Mutharika administration journalism attacks

Gondwe became the target of national (and international) interest during the journalistic crackdown during 2011-2012 when President Bingu wa Mutharika was in his final term. Minister of Information Patricia Kaliati threatened him over the phone due to an article he wrote that included her. Kaliati attacked a cabinet minister assessment published b The Daily Times that he had written about.[10] She called him over the phone to warn him not to write about her again in a negative light or face unspecified consequences.[11][12] This led the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) to release a statement in his favor asking the Minister to address the organization directly with reporting discrepancies.[12] The World Media body also wrote to Bingu wa Mutharika with regards to this threat. This case was cited in protest letters against press freedom to Bingu Wa Mutharika.[13][14]

References
  3. Archived 2018-09-06 at the Wayback Machine
  4. Gondwe, Gregory (2016-06-07). "Malawi sees surge in attacks on albinos; victims speak out". Bigstory.ap.org. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
  5. "Creating Linkages Between Research, Advocacy and Media : Regional Media Convening" (PDF). Southernafricatrust.org. 2011. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
  7. "Gregory Gondwe at Gondwe Online: Christian website & site for Gondwes, relations, & friends from Malawi, Zambia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, etc". Gondwe.com. 2012-03-31. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
  8. "World Press Freedom Day 2011" (PDF). Unesco.org. 2011. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
  9. "Gregory Gondwe - The Chronicle Newspaper". Yatedo.com. Archived from the original on 2016-12-01. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
  10. "Malawi: Information Minister Threatens Journalist, Confirms Espionage Within Media Fraternity". Allafrica.com. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
  11. "Minister Kaliati threatens journalist Gondwe - Misa Malawi - Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi". Nyasatimes.com. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
  12. "Protest campaign - Malawi, 22 March 2012". Wan-Ifra.org. 2012-03-22. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
  13. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-03-25. Retrieved 2012-12-04.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  14. "Southern Africa: Information Minister Threatens Journalist, Alleges Espionage Within Media Fraternity". Allafrica.com. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
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