Among others, journalists were able to create their own blogs. In total, 40 editors and journalists were trained on the subject and have started using the knowledge in their day-to-day work. MISA Zimbabwe held a two-day workshop on election reporting for journalists in two cities. A total of 40 journalists attended the workshops, which highlighted, among others, safety issues and the importance of objective reportage to assist the electorate in making informed decisions. As part of the training, MISA Zimbabwe drew up election reporting guidelines designed to assist journalists covering the elections. In order to provide journalists with access to information and communication technologies (ICTs), MISA Zambia continued to operate its resource centre with eight operational computers fully connected to the internet and some PCs with audio editing software. During the March 2008 elections in Zimbabwe, MISA Zimbabwe set up a temporary media centre in central Harare. This centre, which had computers and internet access, was open to all journalists covering the elections, as well as civil society organisations involved in the poll. By providing this service, MISA Zimbabwe ensured that the elections were widely covered in a timely manner, hence providing access to information. The centre also served as a press conference venue. A marked improvement in the coverage of electoral issues was achieved by this intervention and attacks on journalists were minimised as the media operated from a central location. Approximately 30 local, regional and international journalists utilised the centre throughout the 24hrs that it was open and five press conferences were held at the centre. After the elections, MISA Zimbabwe continued to run the media/resource centre, with internet access, from its offices. Annual Report 2009 33