Data Journalism

When Caroline Wanjiku Kihato first wrote her book on migrant women in Johannesburg, she had no idea her work would land at the Venice Biennale. Or that she would have to learn data visualisation in a single week. Kihato’s 2013 book, Migrant Women of Johannesburg: Everyday life in an in-between…

Hi folks! For this installment, I’m writing to you from Porto, Portugal, where I’m attending the Data Visualization Society’s Outlier Conference. …

By the time President Cyril Ramaphosa called a state of emergency on April 19 2022, at least 435 people were dead and 54 were missing in the massive storm that slammed the city of Durban. Thousands lost their homes and businesses. Roads and bridges were torn away, communications knocked out…

The 2020 presidential election is among the most politically interesting and historically significant elections in modern history. Results denialism and the subsequent attack on the nation’s capital have given the election a lasting impact on the American mind. The election represents one of the most polarizing moments in American politics…

Being able to build a startup is a huge privilege. But when you’re only getting started, things aren’t always peachy. Some founders have savings or personal wealth — good for them! But that runway might not last long. Others fund their search for product-market fit and growth with angel or…

Nearly 10 years ago, I was interviewing a Canadian farmer who told me about the competition for pizza-sauce contracts in Nigeria’s biggest cities — and how his business was in demand an ocean away. I was shocked. At the time, Nigeria produced about four or five times more tomatoes than…

A Journey to Confidence — Backpacking offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature and challenge yourself both physically and mentally. However, it can also lead to feelings of self-consciousness due to the backpacking community’s focus on gear and outdoor abilities. …

Data science has become one of the most in-demand fields in recent years, as companies across all industries recognize the value of leveraging data to make better decisions. As a result, data scientists are in high demand and can earn significant salaries. …

This is a Q&A with Industry Dive data + visuals director Greg Linch. Linch leads a team of news graphics developers and visual editors who are focused on data- and visually-driven journalism. About Industry Dive: We keep business leaders up-to-date with the latest trends in their industry. Over 12M business…