Ednews.Africa editor Edwin Naidu has received the 2026 Nat Nakasa Award for courageous journalism after his series on alleged corruption and administrative failures at the University of South Africa.
The award honours the legacy of Nat Nakasa, the acclaimed South African journalist and Nieman Fellow who championed fearless, independent journalism under apartheid and was held in mid-September.
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.
Anetta Barnes-Mangxaba never planned a career in media. But an unexpected path through teaching, sales and project management gave her the skills to build Dizindaba Media and a publishing career that earned her the overall Entrepreneur of the Year title at the Phenomenal Women of 2026 Awards.
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.
Speakers at a Fraymedia Foundation examine what it takes to turn health information into meaningful action, while honouring the legacy of Phangisile Mtshali.