South African journalist and editor Simon Allison has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of Coda Story, bringing his experience building the pan-African newspaper The Continent into a global newsroom experimenting with new ways of reporting and reaching audiences.
Africa’s media industry is entering a period of rapid change as advertising, streaming, digital platforms and artificial intelligence reshape how audiences consume news and how media organisations generate revenue.
A recently published report projects that the global entertainment and media industry will reach US$4.2 trillion by 2030, driven by advertising, streaming, digital platforms and emerging technologies.
Women make up nearly half of the 281 million international migrants and 42% of migrant workers globally. .Yet the experiences of migrant women remain largely under-represented in media coverage, with stories often shaped by misinformation, sensationalism, and incomplete narratives.
The South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) wants more indigenous languages in South Africa’s media, moving beyond entertainment and heritage celebrations to become part of journalism, public debate and economic life.