By Chrispin Kapindira
A recent front-page article in The Nation, titled "89% feel Malawi is on the wrong path," has been criticized for misinterpreting the findings of the Afrobarometer report.
The article claimed that the report showed a decline in democratic support in Malawi, from 78% in 2011 to a lower percentage.
However, an opinion article published in Nyasa Times has disputed this interpretation, pointing out that the Afrobarometer report actually highlights an African-wide trend, not a Malawian-specific one.
The report finds that most Africans still prefer democracy and endorse core democratic norms, institutions, and practices.
The opinion article corrects the misinterpretation, stating that The Nation's article failed to provide an accurate and balanced account of the report's findings.
The author concludes, "It is time for the newspaper to acknowledge its mistakes, correct the record, and commit to more responsible and ethical reporting in the future."
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