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How analytics influences distribution and packaging of news content in Kenya, South Africa and…
How analytics influences distribution and packaging of news content in Kenya, South Africa and…
The use of analytics is reshaping the evaluation of the impact, reach, relevance of news stories and performance of journalists
JAMLAB Contributor
May 20, 2021
Restricting digital media is a gamble for African leaders
Restricting digital media is a gamble for African leaders
Digital media shutdowns in Africa will lead to higher economic costs and greater public outrage
JAMLAB Contributor
May 14, 2021
As press freedom continues to struggle in Kenya, alternatives keep hope alive
As press freedom continues to struggle in Kenya, alternatives keep hope alive
Trustworthy information that serves the public good can still find its way to those who matter most: the citizens
JAMLAB Contributor
May 6, 2021
Why converging newsroom cultures can make media houses more sustainable
Why converging newsroom cultures can make media houses more sustainable
Media houses with digital and traditional newsrooms need to create collaborative environments to address the tensions that often emerge…
JAMLAB Contributor
Apr 22, 2021
How storytellers in Uganda, Sierra Leone and Kenya use mobile journalism
How storytellers in Uganda, Sierra Leone and Kenya use mobile journalism
Three mobile journalists share their experiences and challenges of using phones to capture African stories
lwazi maseko
Apr 21, 2021
Why some news stories get more clicks from social media than others
Why some news stories get more clicks from social media than others
News organisations are wracking their brains on how to get people to their sites. This study has some answers.
JAMLAB Contributor
Apr 7, 2021
Uganda’s STORYTELD breaks new ground with multimedia storytelling
Uganda’s STORYTELD breaks new ground with multimedia storytelling
STORYTELD is a multimedia social enterprise that is packaging news content into short videos
JAMLAB Contributor
Mar 25, 2021
How the Journalism Students Network of Zimbabwe is bridging the gap
How the Journalism Students Network of Zimbabwe is bridging the gap
Created by journalists, the organisation aims to fill a gap that established journalism schools have failed to close
JAMLAB Contributor
Feb 16, 2021
Where is the money in African podcasting?
Where is the money in African podcasting?
Create a podcast that looks professional and engages your audience, and the people will come
JAMLAB Contributor
Feb 8, 2021
Progress Clock: Nigerian solution-based media start-up enters the fray
Progress Clock: Nigerian solution-based media start-up enters the fray
Progress Clock is a solution-based media outlet that will document how people are solving humanitarian, economic, and social problems
JAMLAB Contributor
Feb 1, 2021
Africa’s first institute for investigative journalism takes off
Africa’s first institute for investigative journalism takes off
The Uganda-based African Institute for Investigative Journalism aims to be the centre of excellence for investigative journalism in Africa
JAMLAB Contributor
Jan 26, 2021
Media non-profit sends ripples through Nigeria’s data journalism
Media non-profit sends ripples through Nigeria’s data journalism
The Ripples Centre for Data and Investigative Journalism is building a culture of data journalism for journalists with reporting experience
JAMLAB Contributor
Jan 17, 2021
Journalist John-Allan Namu takes road less travelled with Africa Uncensored
Journalist John-Allan Namu takes road less travelled with Africa Uncensored
After a long career in media, the Kenyan journalist took a leap of faith and ventured into social entrepreneurship with Africa Uncensored
JAMLAB Contributor
Jan 6, 2021
Challenging African stereotypes through storytelling
Challenging African stereotypes through storytelling
The Invisible Borders Trans-African Network has spent over a decade challenging ideas and stereotypes of Africa
Elna Schutz
Dec 20, 2020
How Zimbabwe’s Nash TV gained over 300,000 followers in 7 months
How Zimbabwe’s Nash TV gained over 300,000 followers in 7 months
This visual entertainment media company, which launched during the lockdown, has taken Zimbabwe by storm
JAMLAB Contributor
Dec 16, 2020
As Zimbabwe’s economy sunk, journalist Zenzele Ndebele rose to the occasion with CITE
As Zimbabwe’s economy sunk, journalist Zenzele Ndebele rose to the occasion with CITE
Centre for Innovation and Technology aims to keep citizens informed, hold public authorities to account, and enable public debate
JAMLAB Contributor
Dec 14, 2020
Penplusbytes develops tracking system to help media cover Ghana’s elections
Penplusbytes develops tracking system to help media cover Ghana’s elections
The NPO has developed a media tracking system to help monitor and track negative developments of the 2020 general elections
JAMLAB Contributor
Dec 9, 2020
Reader revenue strategies to stimulate the business of news publishing
Reader revenue strategies to stimulate the business of news publishing
In a SAMIP dialogue, leading independent news media share tactics to generate reader revenue for digital newsrooms
Tshepo Tshabalala
Dec 7, 2020
How a media club in a former Ugandan war zone is nurturing journalists in rural areas
How a media club in a former Ugandan war zone is nurturing journalists in rural areas
The Northern Uganda Media Club aims to develop the capacity of journalists in remote parts of Uganda
JAMLAB Contributor
Dec 2, 2020
Nigeria’s Civic Media Lab is using technology to promote journalism and good governance
Nigeria’s Civic Media Lab is using technology to promote journalism and good governance
The Civic Media Lab is a centre for innovation and journalism development with a focus on media, democracy, design, and technology
JAMLAB Contributor
Nov 30, 2020
Sustaining journalistic standards amid mushrooming training institutions in Ghana
Sustaining journalistic standards amid mushrooming training institutions in Ghana
There is growing concern about the falling standards of journalism in Ghana due to the proliferation of unaccredited journalism…
JAMLAB Contributor
Nov 23, 2020
Racism in SA media: myth or reality?
Racism in SA media: myth or reality?
How deep is racism in the South African media? Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh sat down with influential media practitioners to explore this question
JAMLAB Contributor
Nov 16, 2020
How Health Times is demystifying health news in Zimbabwe
How Health Times is demystifying health news in Zimbabwe
Health Times, a Zimbabwe-based online health news organisation, has moved to disseminate some of its news articles in vernacular
JAMLAB Contributor
Nov 2, 2020
Debunk Media is bringing a fresh young voice to Kenyan media
Debunk Media is bringing a fresh young voice to Kenyan media
A new independent media house is combining data journalism and storytelling to bring a new perspective to its millennial audience
Elna Schutz
Oct 28, 2020
How media startup Dataphyte is making data accessible to journalists in Nigeria
How media startup Dataphyte is making data accessible to journalists in Nigeria
Dataphyte is helping journalists across newsrooms with access to relevant data they need for their research and reporting
JAMLAB Contributor
Oct 23, 2020
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