African Centre for Media Excellence
Inspiring excellent journalism across Africa
Media houses globally are grappling with how best to produce quality content and remain financially viable in the wake of shrinking revenues, technological disruptions, the emergence of peripheral content creators, …
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By Kyetume Kasanga The government of Uganda is in the process of formulating a new legal framework for regulating the information and communications sector. A task force set up to …
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Isobelle Clarke, Lancaster University The scientific method is rigorous. Claims and premises are supported with evidence. The peer review system is designed to ensure that research is scrutinised by experts …
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By John Baptist Imokola When I was a morning show host on WBS TV, one guest took us by surprise by appearing in the studio with his pistol. He was …
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By Adolf Mbaine “The Frontline”, a popular programme on NBS TV, ended abruptly on Thursday, 28 July 2022. This followed a live on-air disagreement between two panellists — Kampala Lord …
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By Carey Morewedge, The Journalist’s Resource When we ask a question, test a hypothesis or question a belief, we often exhibit confirmation bias. We are more likely to search for …
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By Gerald Walulya and Mulatu Alemayehu Moges Abstract. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented economic challenges globally across various sectors, including the media. The economic effects of the pandemic, particularly, …
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Over the last few years, Africa has experienced exponential growth in internet access spurred by mobile internet, which stood at 28% penetration in 2020. However, internet access and affordability are still a major challenge …
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