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Unmasking Misinformation: Journalist’s Quest for Verified Truth (International Edition)

The Journalists as Fact Checkers workshop, organised by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Africa for the Womentorship Champions, recently, was an unexpected catalyst for my growth as a female human rights defender. It effortlessly merged with my duties as both a journalist and an advocate, highlighting how journalism serves as a crucial act of service against misinformation. In Zimbabwe, where confirming straightforward facts such as fatality counts from road accidents can be difficult because of restricted access to data, fact-checking goes beyond being just part of one’s job; it transforms into a nuanced but important mode of defiance. One powerful takeaway was learning about “lateral reading,” which pushed me to go deeper than just skimming content and succumbing to click temptations. This change in mindset has provided me with a persistent critical outlook, examining each headline through the meticulous gaze of an investigator. Rather than taking information at ...
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Southeast Asia Leads the Pack: Top Countries for Digital Nomads Worldwide

According to a report by VisaGuide.World, an online resource offering free visa-related information globally, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines have been included among the top 40 nations most suitable for digital nomads.

In the rankings, Thailand secured the 31st spot, succeeded by Malaysia at the 32nd position and the Philippines at 36th place. The evaluation considered various criteria including internet speeds, taxation systems, duration of tax exemptions, income prerequisites for visa applications, overall cost of living, quality of healthcare services, and tourist attractiveness.

Thailand is lauded for its fast internet connectivity. quality of healthcare service And due to their tourism appeal, whereas Malaysia and the Philippines received high marks because of their affordable cost of living.

Last year, Thailand initiated the Destination Thailand Visa which allows digital nomads to stay for up to 180 days and is valid for five years. The visa application fee is 10,000 baht (US$283) and applicants are required to have a minimum financial capacity of 500,000 baht.

In October 2022, Malaysia initiated a digital nomad visa scheme aimed at luring remote workers globally.

In order to qualify for the visa, applicants must have a minimum yearly income of $24,000.

The Philippine government launched their digital nomad visa program in June 2023.

"Lum Kamishi, a project manager at VisaGuide.World, stated that digital nomads favor locations with pleasant climates and warm atmospheres that attract numerous visitors," she noted.

Spain topped the list as the premier destination for digital nomads, closely trailed by the UAE and Montenegro.

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