by Enoch Sithole | Jun 30, 2021 | Ajenda_newsletter
Women journalists are pioneering solutions journalism in the developmental areas of gender, health and development issues that impact women and other marginalised groups. Running under the theme African Women Journalism Project (AWJP), the initiative is spearheaded by...
by Enoch Sithole | Jun 30, 2021 | Ajenda_newsletter
South Africa’s higher education, science and innovation minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has directed institutions of higher learning in the country to “shift exclusively to online learning for all students”. This meant that universities would not officially close, “but...
by Enoch Sithole | Jun 30, 2021 | Ajenda_newsletter
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 help journalists report on the subject with confidence. The course is offered by Internews, providing tools journalists...
by Enoch Sithole | Jun 29, 2021 | Ajenda_newsletter
Local journalism has been facing serious challenges in recent times, leading to its decline, in some instances. However, in recognition of the role that the sector plays in building communities and strengthening democracy, efforts are afoot to revive and strengthen...
by Enoch Sithole | Jun 29, 2021 | Ajenda_newsletter
A mapping study of investigative journalism hubs in sub-Saharan Africa has highlighted a new wave of activity across the region, revealing that there are 32 centres of investigative journalism in 19 of the region’s 42 countries. The study also found that there were...
