In a time of uncertainty for many media organizations, this week’s updates from participants of the South Africa Media Innovation Program is cause for optimism: a major crowdfunding success, the rollout of a new podcast, an innovative live audio event, and ongoing coverage of the key issues of the day. Crowdfunding success for Coronavirus data […]
It’s been another busy week, with stokvel savings discussions, internet fandoms, and an inside look at community health workers. This is what SAMIP participants have been up to this week. Readings on racism As global discussions about systemic racism continue, The Daily Vox recommends ten books by Black and POC authors on race, systemic racism, […]
This week, GSport4Girls named the athletes competing for its annual sporting awards, while other participants of the South Africa Media Innovation Program continued their work delivering news and entertainment to audiences across South Africa. Gsport names awards nominees Sports may be on hold, but women athletes can still be celebrated. GSport4Girls, an online initiative to […]
As South Africa crossed the 100-day mark since the national lockdown was announced the country is now seeing a surge in confirmed cases with the number of people who’ve been infected reaching more than 230,000. This is serious news and our participants have been covering the developments. Data journalism start-up Media Hack Collective’s coronavirus dashboard […]
Throughout the month of June, which is Youth Month in South Africa, SAMIP’s participants have shown immense resilience and innovation in their journalism. One of the biggest stories to emerge has been the issue of police brutality that, thanks to Viewfinder, is now getting more public scrutiny. Our participants have also covered the precarious situation […]
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This week, the economy loomed large for SAMIP participants as South Africa’s Minister of Finance delivered a grim COVID-19 budget revision. Quote This Woman+ compiled a list of women from its database of experts who can assist the media to diversify its voices in stories about the budget and economy. Health-e News, a digital health […]
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Say you are a media owner, editor or content developer with a strong niche and a captive audience. One way to monetize your expertise is online training. Online learning, or e-learning has grown into a $200 billion industry, with most e-learning being concentrated in healthcare, education, ICT and retail studies. But if you look around […]
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#TDVTurns6 In marking six years since the launch of The Daily Vox, the youth media start-up ran a week long anniversary campaign: #TDVTurns6. Along with social media videos and retrospectives, The Daily Vox hosted a digital event tackling how COVID-19 was affecting students – one of the emerging struggles for equality and inclusion in higher […]
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New podcasts, new funding, awards nominations and a million hits: here are some highlights this week from the South African Media Innovation Program. Youth developing through Covid-19 podcasting Children’s Radio Foundation, an organisation using radio to create opportunities for dialogue, leadership, advocacy, and community building among youth, received a Population Services International grant towards podcasting […]
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This week, while protests against police brutality spread across the United States, SAMIP participants used their platforms to raise awareness of issues of police violence and accountability in South Africa, while others kept audiences informed on how the pandemic is playing out in education, sports, and agriculture. Police brutality receives attention around the world Highlighting […]
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Media Hack raises R30k in 30 hours
/in Uncategorized /by Khumo SelloIn a time of uncertainty for many media organizations, this week’s updates from participants of the South Africa Media Innovation Program is cause for optimism: a major crowdfunding success, the rollout of a new podcast, an innovative live audio event, and ongoing coverage of the key issues of the day. Crowdfunding success for Coronavirus data […]
SAMIP participants weekly update
/in Uncategorized /by Khumo SelloIt’s been another busy week, with stokvel savings discussions, internet fandoms, and an inside look at community health workers. This is what SAMIP participants have been up to this week. Readings on racism As global discussions about systemic racism continue, The Daily Vox recommends ten books by Black and POC authors on race, systemic racism, […]
GSport4Girls names nominees for women’s sporting awards
/in Uncategorized /by Khumo SelloThis week, GSport4Girls named the athletes competing for its annual sporting awards, while other participants of the South Africa Media Innovation Program continued their work delivering news and entertainment to audiences across South Africa. Gsport names awards nominees Sports may be on hold, but women athletes can still be celebrated. GSport4Girls, an online initiative to […]
SAMIP participants keep tabs on growing coronavirus cases
/in Uncategorized /by Siyabonga AfricaAs South Africa crossed the 100-day mark since the national lockdown was announced the country is now seeing a surge in confirmed cases with the number of people who’ve been infected reaching more than 230,000. This is serious news and our participants have been covering the developments. Data journalism start-up Media Hack Collective’s coronavirus dashboard […]
SAMIP promotes the youth in June
/in Uncategorized /by SAMIPThroughout the month of June, which is Youth Month in South Africa, SAMIP’s participants have shown immense resilience and innovation in their journalism. One of the biggest stories to emerge has been the issue of police brutality that, thanks to Viewfinder, is now getting more public scrutiny. Our participants have also covered the precarious situation […]
SAMIP participants cover South Africa’s budget woes and GBV
/in Uncategorized /by Khumo SelloThis week, the economy loomed large for SAMIP participants as South Africa’s Minister of Finance delivered a grim COVID-19 budget revision. Quote This Woman+ compiled a list of women from its database of experts who can assist the media to diversify its voices in stories about the budget and economy. Health-e News, a digital health […]
Those who can, should teach: Online training for Media organizations
/in Uncategorized /by Siyabonga AfricaSay you are a media owner, editor or content developer with a strong niche and a captive audience. One way to monetize your expertise is online training. Online learning, or e-learning has grown into a $200 billion industry, with most e-learning being concentrated in healthcare, education, ICT and retail studies. But if you look around […]
The Daily Vox celebrates Youth Day and its birthday
/in Uncategorized /by Khumo Sello#TDVTurns6 In marking six years since the launch of The Daily Vox, the youth media start-up ran a week long anniversary campaign: #TDVTurns6. Along with social media videos and retrospectives, The Daily Vox hosted a digital event tackling how COVID-19 was affecting students – one of the emerging struggles for equality and inclusion in higher […]
Children’s Radio Foundation bags COVID-19 podcasting grant
/in Uncategorized /by Khumo SelloNew podcasts, new funding, awards nominations and a million hits: here are some highlights this week from the South African Media Innovation Program. Youth developing through Covid-19 podcasting Children’s Radio Foundation, an organisation using radio to create opportunities for dialogue, leadership, advocacy, and community building among youth, received a Population Services International grant towards podcasting […]
Shining a spotlight on police brutality – at home and abroad
/in Uncategorized /by Khumo SelloThis week, while protests against police brutality spread across the United States, SAMIP participants used their platforms to raise awareness of issues of police violence and accountability in South Africa, while others kept audiences informed on how the pandemic is playing out in education, sports, and agriculture. Police brutality receives attention around the world Highlighting […]