Uganda National Journalism Awards 2024 open for entries

The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is pleased to announce that submissions are now open for the 2024 annual Uganda National Journalism Awards (UNJA). This landmark event marks a decade of recognising and celebrating outstanding journalistic contributions within the Ugandan media landscape. Journalists and media organisations and platforms across the nation are invited to […]

Continue reading
Posted On :
Category:

A journalist’s guide to reporting on procurement

Public procurement and contracting are more than just numbers on a spreadsheet; they are the lifeblood of a nation’s development. These processes, representing a substantial portion of government spending, have the power to shape a country’s trajectory. This immense influence makes them critical areas not just for scrutiny, but for investigative journalism that goes beyond […]

Continue reading
Posted On :

ACME admitted to the prestigious Global Investigative Journalism Network

The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) has broken new ground in becoming the first organisation Uganda to be admitted into the distinguished Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN). This expands GIJN’s global reach to 250 members across 91 countries, solidifying its role as a critical support system for investigative journalists worldwide. ACME joins a strong […]

Continue reading
Posted On :
Category:

100 years of radio in Africa: from propaganda to people’s power

Sisanda Nkoala, University of the Western Cape; Christina Chan-Meetoo, University of Mauritius; Jacinta Mwende Maweu, University of Nairobi; Marissa J. Moorman, Indiana University; Modestus Fosu, Ghana Institute of Journalism, and Stanley Tsarwe, University of Namibia Radio is thriving across Africa. Exact figures are difficult to come by because audience research differs across countries. But studies […]

Continue reading
Posted On :