ZANZIBAR, Sept. 12 -- THE Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) has urged journalists and media practitioners to avoid inflammatory or divisive language as the country heads towards the 2025 General Election campaigns.

ZEC Chairman, Judge George Kazi, made the appeal recently while opening a oneday training session for editors, journalists, photographers and social media content creators held at Maisara.

He cautioned that misinformation and unverified reporting could have serious consequences during elections, underscoring the need for professionalism, fact-checking and resisting propaganda or personal bias.

“Your profession is a pillar of democracy. At this time, the nation looks to you with great hope. Your pens, cameras and micr...