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Author: Clare Muhindo

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Covid-19 sounds the death knell for local language newspapers

June 2, 2020June 3, 2020 - by Clare Muhindo - Leave a Comment

Three local language newspapers that were staples of news consumption in Uganda have been closed indefinitely. Orumuri, Etop and Rupiny, published by media conglomerate Vision Group, are no more. Ms …

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Globally journalists covering Covid-19 face increasing restrictions

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 - by Clare Muhindo - Leave a Comment

More than 70 percent of journalists globally have suffered restrictions, obstruction or intimidation while reporting on Covid-19, a survey conducted by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) shows. The survey …

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Mail & Guardian Chief Editor and Deputy announce resignation

May 10, 2020May 10, 2020 - by Clare Muhindo - Leave a Comment

Mail & Guardian Editor-in-Chief, Khadija Patel and Deputy Editor, Beauregard Tromp have announced their resignation from the South African weekly Newspaper. Patel and Tromp broke the news on their social …

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Covid-19 forces Ugandan media to face its weakness and prioritise its roles

May 5, 2020June 1, 2020 - by Clare Muhindo - Leave a Comment

Journalists in Uganda have been challenged to ask the right questions and hold power to account as they report on the Covid-19 pandemic. During a World Press Freedom Day webinar …

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Social media stories: Unpacking ‘journalism without fear or favour’

May 3, 2020May 5, 2020 - by Clare Muhindo - Leave a Comment

On World Press Freedom Day, Uganda media professionals converged on Twitter to reflect on professionalism and independence of media in the country. In a tweet chat held on Saturday May …

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Covid-19 fallout: Vision Group, Nation Media Group cut salaries

May 2, 2020June 2, 2020 - by Clare Muhindo - Leave a Comment

Vision Group, parent company of New Vision, Bukedde, a number of regional newspapers and several broadcast houses, has effected significant salary cuts due to major revenue losses triggered by the …

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