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Navigating elections across Africa during Covid
Navigating elections across Africa during Covid
A collaborative effort between journalists and civic tech organisations is needed to encourage engagement and citizen participation during…
lwazi maseko
Jun 4, 2021
How Nigerian and Kenyan storytellers are amplifying authentic African voices
How Nigerian and Kenyan storytellers are amplifying authentic African voices
On African soft power, representation of marginalised groups and the power of African languages
lwazi maseko
Apr 28, 2021
WATCH |Reclaiming African narratives through storytelling: Making it Happen
WATCH |Reclaiming African narratives through storytelling: Making it Happen
Who should be doing what for us to succeed in this mission of building and owning our narratives in empowering and beneficial ways?
JAMLAB Contributor
Apr 23, 2021
African Elections, African Voice: Old and new roles for journalism and civic tech communities
African Elections, African Voice: Old and new roles for journalism and civic tech communities
Join us as we unpack roles and strategies for promoting democracy and development during the upcoming elections across Africa
JAMLAB Contributor
Apr 22, 2021
Thinking outside of the box to reclaim African narratives
Thinking outside of the box to reclaim African narratives
Africans cannot continue to allow outside sources to define their stories
JAMLAB Contributor
Mar 30, 2021
WATCH |Reclaiming African narratives through storytelling: What’s Needed?
WATCH |Reclaiming African narratives through storytelling: What’s Needed?
What needs to be considered or to happen next to advance this agenda? And who must do what about it?
JAMLAB Contributor
Mar 25, 2021
Jamlab Meetup | Reclaiming African narratives through storytelling: Making it happen
Jamlab Meetup | Reclaiming African narratives through storytelling: Making it happen
We are calling in the “do’ers” to share their learnings on bringing others into the market, interrogating their models and innovations
JAMLAB Contributor
Mar 25, 2021
WATCH | Jamlab Meetup: Reimagining media innovation and start-ups
WATCH | Jamlab Meetup: Reimagining media innovation and start-ups
What innovations in digital media are working and how can we help them?
JAMLAB Contributor
Feb 26, 2021
How Africa’s satirists are reimagining public opinion
How Africa’s satirists are reimagining public opinion
The role of satirists in undermining propaganda and challenging those in power has never been more important than it is in society today
JAMLAB Contributor
Oct 9, 2020
WATCH | Innovation in fact-checking in Africa
WATCH | Innovation in fact-checking in Africa
One of the striking facets of Covid-19 has been the explosion of misinformation, and fact-checkers have been boosted by this development
JAMLAB Contributor
Jul 15, 2020
WATCH | The virus, fake news and journalism
WATCH | The virus, fake news and journalism
The scale of coronavirus and fake news is unprecedented and has serious implications for journalism in Africa and the rest of the world
JAMLAB Contributor
Apr 16, 2020
After the ban, can WhatsApp still work for the media?
After the ban, can WhatsApp still work for the media?
As WhatsApp cracks down on automated bulk messaging from December, various media organisations and publishers will bear the brunt
Melissa Tsungai Zisengwe
Jul 26, 2019
Laying the legal groundwork for your digital media startup
Laying the legal groundwork for your digital media startup
A digital media startup, like any new business, needs to cover its bases and be smart when it comes to the law
Elna Schutz
Jun 14, 2019
Fighting for media credibility is crucial in pressured newsrooms
Fighting for media credibility is crucial in pressured newsrooms
Despite increased misinformation and decreased resources, newsrooms cannot compromise on trustworthiness
Elna Schutz
Apr 10, 2019
How to: Use satellite and drone footage as an investigative tool
How to: Use satellite and drone footage as an investigative tool
The use of cutting-edge technology can often provide important details to aid investigative journalism
Melissa Tsungai Zisengwe
Oct 19, 2018
Journalists hack back
Journalists hack back
How can media organisations work together to establish a public sphere that serves South Africa’s needs?
Tshepo Tshabalala
Apr 12, 2018
Fighting fake news: What tools do we need to combat misinformation in SA?
Fighting fake news: What tools do we need to combat misinformation in SA?
Ideas for fake news intervention areas for journalists
Tshepo Tshabalala
Mar 19, 2018
New thinking on tech hubs in Africa
New thinking on tech hubs in Africa
How should tech hubs support start ups better in Africa?
Indra de Lanerolle
Dec 18, 2017
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