Lessons for media startups on how to thrive in their niche
As online media models evolve, smaller startups can play an important role in adding to the landscape, says Ferial Haffajee, associate editor at Daily Maverick and Fin24 in South Africa. Startups need to carve out their niche and focus on a specific audience to succeed. Read more
Fighting for media credibility is crucial in pressured newsrooms Despite increased misinformation and decreased resources, newsrooms cannot compromise on trustworthiness. Read more
What we are reading It’s time to share what we are reading in our newsroom, this week press freedom, community radio, covering elections and digital storytelling. Read more
Apply for these opportunities and advance your career We have put together a list of some journalism fellowships that African journalists should apply for.Read more
Digital and data skills for journalists and media makers These workshops cover the essentials of digital data gathering and storytelling from advanced search to verifying social media sources to getting data out of government sources. Read more
JamLab Accelerator
Satire to keep you aware Politically Aweh is a satirical show that delivers informative and entertaining videos about news and political issues in South Africa. It is produced by a team of seven young professionals working in journalism or politics.Read more
A new era for community newspapers The organisation aims to catch up with the digital world and capitalise on digital advertising. New Era is an amalgamation of eight print publications that have been suffering the same fate. Read more
What does Media Hack Collective hope to achieve on the accelerator programme?
Media Hack Collective is a media group that specialises in journalism and media projects ranging from digital storytelling, data journalism and narrative journalism Read more
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