The questions in Dear ACME Mwalimu come from the hundreds of real messages and emails sent to our training desk every month. No question deserves just one answer, so we are answering them here where everyone can benefit. Names and details have been removed, and permission to publish the questions has been sought. If you […]
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The questions in Dear ACME Mwalimu come from the hundreds of real messages and emails sent to our training desk every month. No question deserves just one answer, so we are answering them here where everyone can benefit. Names and details have been removed, and permission to publish the questions has been sought. If you […]
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At the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), we have spent more than a decade supporting in-depth journalism through reporting grants. In addition to running our own programmes, we have also worked with other organisations to deliver grants that enable journalists and media houses to pursue ambitious projects. Over the years, we have reviewed hundreds […]
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An opinion of ACME Mwalimu. At every induction, newsroom farewell, and journalism conference, the refrain is the same: Journalism is a calling; a noble duty. We do it for the people, not for the pay. These words carry a ceremonial weight and are repeated as if they are gospel. However, for those working in the […]
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Matthew Powers, University of Washington This year has been a grim one for journalism, with layoffs at the Los Angeles Times, Time magazine, NBC News, Forbes, National Geographic, Business Insider and Sports Illustrated. Further cuts loom in newsrooms across the U.S. Growing numbers of reporters and editors, tired of waiting for the other shoe to […]
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The recent investigation carried out by the BBC into the Nigerian megachurch pastor, the late TB Joshua, has sparked a flurry of impassioned responses. While some have lauded the investigation’s potential to effect lasting change, others have criticised the journalists involved of bias and sensationalised reporting. The current debate surrounding the investigation is dominated by […]
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As the year comes to an end, a potent resolution should echo through the minds of journalists and media architects: In 2024, we reclaim truth. This is not a mere aspiration; it’s a necessity in a world drowning in a flood of misinformation. The stakes have never been higher. Fabricated narratives warp public discourse, fuel […]
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The year 2023 has been a stark reminder of the dangers journalists face globally. As we step into 2024, safeguarding journalists must not be relegated to mere lip service or treated as a fleeting buzzword. It must become an unwavering commitment, a cornerstone of every news organisation’s ethical and operational framework. The reasons for this […]
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