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Western media outlets are trying to fix their racist, stereotypical coverage of Africa. Is it time African media did the same?

The Conversation — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:21:59 +0000

African news media have continued many of the damaging norms of how western media report on the continent. It’s time for a rethink.

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Trevor Noah brought a new perspective to TV satire – as well as a whole new audience

The Conversation — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 22:20:04 +0000

The comic offers important ways of criticising those in power. Trevor Noah is superb at it.

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Cartoon | Journalism under digital siege

This Is Africa — Thu, 05 May 2022 12:06:08 +0000

Journalism and Press freedom matters more than ever as we continue celebrating World Press Freedom.

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Jive TV launch – Zimbabwe replaces TV monopoly with sweetheart licenses

Onai Stanely Mushava — Wed, 04 May 2022 07:58:59 +0000

Zimbabwe is making gestures to loosen the government chokehold on airwaves inherited from Rhodesia and maintained in the 42 years of independence. But broadcasting licenses have been selectively awarded to Zanu PF politicians, oligarchs, state enterprises and the army. New television stations are merely the latest horsemen of Zimbabwe’s airpocalypse.

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An interview with Hopewell Chin’ono

GroundUp Staff — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:34:51 +0000

Journalist says reporters in Zimbabwe live in fear of arrest.

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