The constitutional right to write freely with objectivity, criticize with responsibility, denounce wrongdoings with patriotism is also a result of the struggle of Mozambican journalists.
Censorship is gone and the heavy hand of government watchdogs ceased to exist.
They regularly criticize and denounce institutional abuses, corruption, and ill-planned official development projects. We do not view ourselves as adversaries, but as partners for economic and social development and national reconciliation. We believe that the press has a great role to play in the infusion of family and moral values, patriotism, and the creation of a solid and united Mozambique nation. I t is indeed a great pleasure for me to be with you to share some thoughts on Freedom of the Press in the Republic of Mozambique. This issue has been, since press and newspapers were invented, controversial, passionate and a never-ending debate.