Data scraping: A data journalist’s best friend
The United Nations Development Programme has just released this year’s Human Development Index and your editor wants the story and data within an hour. What do you do?
Threats on women journalists in Africa unabating
From rape threats to online harassment, female journalists face particular challenges in the
industry. (more…)
AIJC’s first time attendees extol day one experiences
The biggest African gathering of investigative journalists will consist of three-days of networking, skills training and discussions from well-renowned guest speakers. (more…)
Carlos Cardoso’s memory epitomised by Cameroonian journalist Mimi Mefo
Journalists should report without fear or favour, said the award winning Cameroonian journalist
Renowned journalist sheds light on the Yemen crisis
Award-winning journalist Maggie Michael places light on the underreported Yemen crisis. (more…)
Making environmental journalism relatable
Journalists should find easier ways to help readers understand environmental journalism.
Collaborative effort: a modus operandi for investigative journalism
The Mauritian leaks discussion spoke on the importance of correct research.
The ABC’s of humanising hard stories
Humanising data is at the core of good investigative journalism. (more…)
Journalists continue facing attacks and threats
The challenges reporters face are varied and ongoing.
Dassler’s secret eatery and café
Braamfontein’s very own hidden gem at the Puma select store.
The Commune bookstore opens its doors
Braamfontein opens its doors to a new pan-African book store
Maths genius wins scholarship to study at Wits
The Ekurhuleni matric learner blew away hundreds of competitors to secure the prize. (more…)
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