In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the distinction between professional journalism and independent content creation is becoming increasingly blurred, prompting a deep reflection on how information shapes our society. Recently, at the 41st installment of the ‘MediaTalk Series’ hosted by the Journalism Department of St. Xavier’s College in Kathmandu, experts gathered to address this tension. The central theme, “Journalists vs. Content Creators: Complementary or Competitors in Shaping Public Discourse?”, served as a timely probe into the challenges posed by modern technology. As information floods our screens at an unrelenting pace, the event sought to clarify the roles of those who…

The ballot box is more than just a piece of plastic or a logistical requirement; for South Africans, it stands as the ultimate symbol of a hard-won freedom and our collective power to steer the nation’s future. As we turn our focus toward the 2026 Local Government Elections, the ability to exercise this right meaningfully relies on one essential ingredient: the truth. To cast an informed vote, every citizen needs access to clear, credible, and untainted information. Unfortunately, this foundation is currently under siege by the rising tide of disinformation—deliberately crafted falsehoods designed to deceive, manipulate, and ultimately erode our…