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Media24, one of the largest publishers in Africa, has announced the closure of a number of newspapers in its portfolio and the restructuring of several brands. The South African media …
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An editorial cartoon published by the Daily Monitor newspaper has drawn the ire of the Uganda Catholic Lawyers Society. A letter signed by Mr Jude Mbabaali, president of the Society, …
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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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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 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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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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Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) Press statement 13 April, 2020 The Steering Committee of FAJ, which met through a teleconference on 10 April 2020, expressed grave concerns about the safety …
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In the end the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance was allocated Shs6 billion in the COVID-19 supplementary budget approved by Parliament on 7 April. The Budget Committee recommended that …
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