Journalists gets trained on economy and  finance reporting 

Maseru Local journalists say they are better prepared to cover money, business, and investment stories after taking part in a two-day training workshop in Maseru this week. The workshop was organized by the Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI) project working together with the Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL). Reporters and editors from different radio stations, newspapers, and online media houses across the country attended. The goal of the training was simple: help journalists understand investment opportunities, financial inclusion, and how the economy affects everyday Basotho. Organizers also wanted to improve the quality and depth of economic and business reporting in Lesotho. Many of the participants said the session was an “eye-opener.” Before the workshop, some reporters avoided economic stories because they thought the topics were too technical or difficult to explain to the public. Now, with new skills and knowledge, the journalists say they are ready to change that. “We will not disappoint,” said Thabiso Kolotsane, speaking on behalf of the journalists. He said reporters now feel more confident and have promised to share economic and financial news more clearly and accurately with their audiences. Representing the...