Botomani was speaking Monday morning when he toured MBC offices in Blantyre where he also addressed staff.
Botomani said it is unfortunate that there is a lot of fake news on social media hence there is need for MBC as a well established broadcaster with reach across the country, to stand on the higher moral ground and take the leading role in providing factual and truthful information to the nation.
During the tour undertaken as part of familiarization tour of establishments under his Ministry, the minister also commended MBC for serving the nation dutifully despite financial challenges.
On his part, MBC Board Chairperson, Rev.Dr Daniel Gunya, commended the minister for undertaking the visit and promised that MBC will continue discharging its duties as mandated.
