Accelerator Programme
The JAMLAB Accelerator is a six-month hothouse programme for journalism and media innovators. It is based at Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct in the heart of Johannesburg. The first six teams graduated in 2017.
JAMLAB Africa Magazine
The JAMLAB online magazine showcases journalism and media innovations and innovators in Africa. We aim to grow a network of innovators and to help build a ‘community of practice’ of media makers that can support each other by sharing advice and experience.
JAMLAB NEWSLETTERS
Join us at the first Jamfest, a new African media and information festival
In our 30th edition of the jamlab newsletter, we share exciting news regarding the first #JamfestAfrica2020 festival taking place in Johannesburg in March; we call for journalism and media practitioners to submit their initiatives that will be showcased at #jamfestAfrica2020 and introduce the third cohort on the jamlab accelerator programme.
What will journalism look like in 2020?
In our twenty-ninth edition of the jamlab newsletter, we look at Africa Check Volume Africa’s micropodcast shared via WhatsApp; lookout for a number of opportunities you can apply for; and some of the things our team is reading
Tips and tricks for compiling mobile journalism videos
Checkout our 28th edition of the jamlab newsletter where we look at strategies for sustainable journalism; we share a couple of tips and tricks for compiling #mojo videos; and look out for opportunities for African journalists with deadlines in November and December
