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Eight strategies to promote media sustainability for SA newsrooms
Eight strategies to promote media sustainability for SA newsrooms
The creation of a Media Sustainability Fund received overwhelming support during a SANEF conference on ethical journalism
JAMLAB Contributor
May 17, 2021
The root of corruption in Malawi newsrooms
The root of corruption in Malawi newsrooms
This report explores how the media talks about corruption and the controversial issue of corruption in the newsroom itself in Malawi
lwazi maseko
May 6, 2021
The impact of Covid-19 on journalists in Africa
The impact of Covid-19 on journalists in Africa
A report on the challenges African journalists and others in the global south faced as a result of the global pandemic
JAMLAB Contributor
Apr 6, 2021
Tool Review: Content Management Systems for newsrooms
Tool Review: Content Management Systems for newsrooms
Three digital newsroom heads share insights on off-the-shelf and customised CMS’s for independent online news media
Tshepo Tshabalala
Mar 25, 2021
Zimbabwe’s media landscape, access to information, digital rights remain bleak
Zimbabwe’s media landscape, access to information, digital rights remain bleak
Media calls on government to uphold global democratic media law and policy reforms in the latest State of the Media report by MISA Zimbabwe
JAMLAB Contributor
Mar 11, 2021
How African online news media report on the continent
How African online news media report on the continent
This Africa No Filter report sheds light on the reasons African news outlets need to elevate their coverage of other African countries
JAMLAB Contributor
Feb 25, 2021
Covid report: How the virus has changed the face and future of journalism
Covid report: How the virus has changed the face and future of journalism
The distributed newsroom is here to stay as the coronavirus pandemic forces journalists to embrace socially distanced reporting
JAMLAB Contributor
Jan 24, 2021
Where are the journalism training and education centres in Africa?
Where are the journalism training and education centres in Africa?
This inaugural report maps journalism education and training centres in sub-Saharan Africa
Tshepo Tshabalala
Jan 12, 2021
The virus, media monopoly and the plight of women journalists
The virus, media monopoly and the plight of women journalists
This sixth edition of State of the Newsroom looks back on 2019 and offers initial Covid-19 reflections from South African newsrooms
Tshepo Tshabalala
Nov 26, 2020
Digital News Report 2020: Mis- and disinformation — a thorn for media in Africa
Digital News Report 2020: Mis- and disinformation — a thorn for media in Africa
Mis-, disinformation, and climate change are the leading concerns for media consumers in Kenya and South Africa
Tshepo Tshabalala
Jun 17, 2020
Audio editing platforms for podcasters and audio producers
Audio editing platforms for podcasters and audio producers
Top African podcasters review and share some tips on audio editing platforms they use for their shows
Tshepo Tshabalala
Apr 29, 2020
Tool Review: Newsletter platforms for newsrooms
Tool Review: Newsletter platforms for newsrooms
Three digital editors share best practices of editorial newsletter platforms they use in the newsroom
Tshepo Tshabalala
Jul 24, 2019
Will our media landscape look the same in 10 years time?
Will our media landscape look the same in 10 years time?
The latest State of the Newsroom report chronicles the ups and downs of South Africa’s media industry over the past year
Melissa Tsungai Zisengwe
Jul 23, 2019
Tool Review: Analytics platforms for newsrooms
Tool Review: Analytics platforms for newsrooms
Which platforms do newsrooms use to measure online content performance?
Melissa Tsungai Zisengwe
Oct 19, 2018
How to support a stronger, independent Kenyan press
How to support a stronger, independent Kenyan press
How can independent media overcome the political and economic pressures that limit their ability to report freely?
JAMLAB Contributor
Jun 11, 2018
Is ‘fake news’ fake news?
Is ‘fake news’ fake news?
The latest State of the Newsroom report looks at jobs in the newsroom, fake news and fact-checking journalism, and highlights threats to…
Tshepo Tshabalala
Mar 20, 2018
Tool Review: Mojo editing apps for journalists
Tool Review: Mojo editing apps for journalists
What are the best applications to use for mobile journalism reporters?
Tshepo Tshabalala
Mar 19, 2018
30 media startsups aiming to accelerate your newsroom
30 media startsups aiming to accelerate your newsroom
Meet the top startups for news and learn about what they are doing and how they can help your newsroom
JAMLAB Contributor
Feb 9, 2018
Journalism, media, and technology trends and predictions 2018
Journalism, media, and technology trends and predictions 2018
Publishers are concerned about the power of platforms but think their own failings may be a bigger problem
JAMLAB Contributor
Jan 31, 2018
Mapping now an essential tool in journalism
Mapping now an essential tool in journalism
Mapping platforms like ARC online and Carto are good and useful reporting tools for analysis for journalists
JAMLAB Contributor
Dec 4, 2017
Tool review: Chart building tools for journalists
Tool review: Chart building tools for journalists
What are the best ways to visually enhance online articles?
Tshepo Tshabalala
Oct 2, 2017
Verifying information found online
Verifying information found online
Social media is an important source for journalists. But how do how separate fact from fiction?
Tshepo Tshabalala
Jun 30, 2017
Tool Review: using Instant messaging apps for internal communication in newsrooms
Tool Review: using Instant messaging apps for internal communication in newsrooms
What are the best ways to communicate
Tshepo Tshabalala
Jun 14, 2017
Tool Review: Live video streaming applications you could be using
Tool Review: Live video streaming applications you could be using
Live video streaming is gaining traction among journalists on the African continent
Tshepo Tshabalala
May 30, 2017
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