MBABANE:Eswatini has improved in the World Press Freedom Index announced by Reporters Without Borders(RSF),Government online platforms reported on Wednesday.
Addressing journalists, Minister of Information,Communication and Technology(ICT) expressed commitment to promote a free and independent press.
Eswatini improved from position one hundred and eleven(111)to position eighty-five(85)in the latest World Press Freedom Index.
“We believe that the developments witnessed within the media sector in creating an independent regulatory body that will oversee media practices, ensuring that the media operates freely from governmental authority, is a step in the right direction. Such a move will enforce adherence to ethical standards and protect the editorial freedom of media houses”, said the Minister.
Eswatini improves on World Press Freedom Index, Information Minister Savannah Maziya expresses commitment to promote a free and independent media.