by SAMIP | Aug 16, 2021 | News
Here are some exciting updates from in and around the program. Food For Mzansi launches a health platform Food for Mzansi is excited to launch its brand-new podcast “Sisters without shame” under its health platform Health For Mzansi. Health for Mzansi is a platform...
by SAMIP | Aug 9, 2021 | News
South Africa celebrates National Women’s Day annually on the 9th of August in commemoration of the day on which approximately 20 000 women marched to the Union Buildings in protest against the extension of pass laws to women. South Africa Media Innovation Program...
by SAMIP | Jul 29, 2021 | News
Media start-up explain.co.za has won a major international award, recognising the publication’s commitment to making news accessible to all. It’s flagship project, The Weekly Wrap, won in this year’s Digital Media Africa Award, run by the World Association of...
by SAMIP | Jul 22, 2021 | News
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of our former colleague Siyabonga Africa on 19 July. Siya died suddenly at the tragically young age of 35. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. “Siya was unique,” said Bilal Randeree, MDIF Program...
by SAMIP | Jul 16, 2021 | News
The SAMIP cohort has been hard at work, here are some updates from in and around the program. Scrolla bags investment deal from MDIF Founded by Mungo Suggot, Scrolla is the latest media start-up to secure equity investment from Media Development Investment Fund...
