This Editorial Charter establishes the principles, values and guidelines governing the journalistic activities of Olho Aberto, a news portal owned by Onchip Mídia & Comunicação, SU, Lda.
1. Identity and Mission
Olho Aberto is a news portal dedicated to covering national and international events, with particular attention to developments in Mozambique. Our mission is to inform the public with accuracy, responsibility, clarity and respect for the public interest.
2. Editorial Independence
Olho Aberto’s editorial approach prioritises the public interest and is not intended to be subject to political, economic, partisan or personal interests. Advertising and commercial content must be clearly identified and must not be confused with independent journalism.
3. Accuracy and Fact-Checking
Published information must meet standards of verification, credibility and context. Whenever possible, information should be confirmed through identifiable sources and relevant documents. Rumours and unverified claims must not be presented as established facts.
4. Pluralism and the Right of Reply
Olho Aberto values diversity of opinion and perspectives. In matters involving allegations or disputes, efforts should be made to hear from all parties involved, respecting the right of reply and the principle of fair reporting, where applicable.
5. Responsibility and Ethics
Editorial activities must respect human dignity, the presumption of innocence, privacy and fundamental rights. The portal rejects discrimination, hate speech, defamation and the deliberate manipulation of information.
6. Investigative Journalism and Public Interest
Olho Aberto recognises the importance of investigative journalism in identifying and clarifying matters of public interest. Coverage of such issues must respect the law, the safety of sources and the ethical principles of journalism.
7. Corrections and Updates
When significant errors or inaccuracies are identified, the portal is committed to making the necessary corrections or updates, maintaining transparency with its readers.
8. Opinion and News Reporting
Opinion pieces, commentaries and signed articles must be presented in a way that clearly distinguishes them from news reports and journalistic coverage. The views expressed by their authors do not necessarily represent the institutional position of the portal.
9. Sources and Information Protection
Information sources must be treated responsibly. The identity of confidential sources should be protected where there is a legitimate commitment to confidentiality and a public-interest justification.
10. Commitment to Readers
Olho Aberto is committed to providing responsible, diverse and relevant information, promoting public interest and citizens’ access to content that contributes to a better understanding of society.
Olho Aberto — The truth deserves to be seen.
Editorial Ownership: Onchip Mídia & Comunicação, SU, Lda.
Official Website: olhoaberto.com
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