HEALTH FEATURE: Building immunity during the pandemic
In a time of uncertainty, people are turning to a variety of measures to stay healthy and build their immunity. (more…)
HEALTH FEATURE: Varsity students feel mental health pressures during pandemic
“The stress, the anxiety, the feeling of inadequacy – it is honestly a lot.”
HEALTH FEATURE: A rapidly produced covid-19 vaccine can still be trusted
All vaccines come with risk, but the time it takes to develop an effective vaccine does not affect its quality.
Wits physics researchers break record
The new quantum approach could allow for a more secure transmission of information in commercial devices.
Celebrated economist Joseph Stiglitz closes #AIJC19
The influential scholar tackled some of the media’s most pressing questions. (more…)
Nigerian and Senegalese journalists lauded at Africa Check Fact-Checking Awards
The fact-checking organisation used the night to honour Africa-based fact-checking media.
The contribution of data journalism in the global world
“Data is not just a number, it is reality” (more…)
Databases are gold mines for story ideas
Publicly available databases are useful in cultivating story ideas and sources.
No NGO is above investigation
Non-governmental organisation’s are often overlooked and underreported on because they are seen as the good guys.
Top tips for investigative writing from AP’s Ron Nixon
In investigative journalism, the writing matters as much as the reporting.
Investigative journalism reveals state capture for public record
State capture leaves many affected and powerless when basic necessities are unavailable, says Kenyan journalist Johan-Allan Namu.
Principle’s of undercover journalism according to Anas Anas
An insightful reveal behind the grips of undercover investigations.
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