Radio drama in Africa effective for community development
Radio dramas are a staple part of African broadcast media and can open up dialogue about issues affecting communities across Africa.
#FaveOfTheWeek: Jubiel Zulu
Meet award-winning Zambian health and science journalist Jubiel Zulu, who is passionate about improving the health sector in Zambia through her reporting.
African digital media undervalued
The idea that South Africa does not have capacity or knowledge is a myth. That is according to South African born biotech billionaire Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong.
#FaveOfTheWeek: Ariane Uwamahoro
Each week, frayintermedia highlights a journalist doing good work on the continent and honours them as our #FaveOfTheWeek. Meet Rwandan sports journalist Ariane Uwamahoro, who is passionate about sports and the visibility of women’s sport.
Children’s reporting must empower children’s voices
Recent Media Monitoring Africa analysis shows news coverage of children increased from 6% to 13% between 2016 and 2020. While this is a 116.6 % increase, when children are mentioned in the media, the coverage is often event- based or anecdotal.