A community radio station in Sierra Leone was struggling to stay on air when a politician bought it a transmitter and generator. According to Makmid Kamara of the International Fund for Public Interest Media, the station would then broadcast when the politician was nearby, giving him long stretches at the microphone without independent questioning.
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.
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.
When we talk about workplace pressure, it is easy to think of it as just a personal problem. But today, the media, like TV news, TikTok, and LinkedIn, play a significant role in how pressure is perceived. Every day, millions of people wake up, put on a brave face, and go to work. On social media, people love to show off how busy they are, posting pictures of their late-night coffee cups or talk about working on the weekend. This creates a bad habit where being exhausted is treated like a prize.