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Local journalism renaissance?

Local journalism has been facing serious challenges in recent times, leading to its decline, in some instances. However, in recognition of the role...

Covid-19 vaccines: Free e-learning course for journalists

In recognition of the role the media plays in informing the public about Covid-19, a free online course on the pandemic’s vaccines is on offer to...

Higher education shifts ‘exclusively to online learning’ in SA

South Africa’s higher education, science and innovation minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has directed institutions of higher learning in the country to...

Fake news ‘drowning’ journalism

Disinformation and misinformation, nowadays known as fake news, is “drowning” journalism, prompting efforts in various parts of the world to ramp up...

SANEF guide for reporting on pandemics

We are over a year into the Covid-19 pandemic, and journalists have learnt many lessons, but consolidation and documentation of these lessons for...

Mainstreaming gender in journalism training should be a matter of policy

Dr. Emilly C. Maractho, senior lecturer and head of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies at the Uganda Christian University, writes about...

Training on fact-checking in West Africa

Twenty-six journalists from five West African countries have just undergone a four-day fact-checking training conducted by West Africa’s...

Fact-checking can counter conspiracy theories

Concerned with rampant misinformation in the media and society, the Embassy of Sweden in Pretoria, South Africa, hosted a virtual discussion under...

Audio Amplified: Radio Days Africa conference

Wits Radio Academy will be presenting the Radio Days Africa 2021 conference, starting on 5 July and taking place over 10 days, under the theme...

Corruption in Malawi newsrooms

Malawi has launched its first edition of the State of the Newsroom report. The State of the Newsroom is an annual report that has been published by...