FREE Press Initiative (FPI) Founder Joan Chirwa says journalism cannot thrive without an environment that allows journalists to work freely, safely and professionally. Chirwa adds that a healthy democracy requires citizens to have access to reliable information. Chirwa said as stakeholders commemorate World News Day, the rapid growth of digital platforms, artificial intelligence and social media had transformed how news was produced, distributed and consumed. In a statement, Chirwa stated that news organisations continued to grapple with declining revenues, misinformation and disinformation, among other challenges. “The Zambia Free Press Initiative (FPI) joins journalists, media organisations and citizens around the world in commemorating World News Day, which recognises the important role of journalism in informing the public, strengthening democracy and holding...