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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Matt Walsh, Cardiff University The way we get our news is changing fast. The latest research from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University shows that, around the world, news consumers are turning to Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok rather than television, radio or newspapers. Nearly a quarter of adults under […]
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The beginning of each year often prompts us to reflect and consider how we can improve. Yet, for journalists, the constant demands of the profession – breaking news, tight deadlines, and unpredictable schedules – can make it challenging to prioritise personal and professional growth. It is easy to get caught up in the daily grind […]
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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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Rowan Philp, Global Investigative Journalism Network Africa’s investigative journalists are playing a critical role in unpacking the continent’s growing coronavirus pandemic, and holding responding governments to account. Investigative stories have snapped some governments out of their early complacency on Covid-19 preparedness, while recent exposés have helped to prevent misuse of public funds on bogus treatments […]
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It’s a real pleasure for me to join you this morning at this beautiful venue. Kampala is one of the most vibrant cities on the African continent, and by taking its pulse one can tell the health of mother Africa. It is always a great thrill for me to meet other media professionals from the […]
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By Bernard Tabaire (Below is the slightly edited text of the overview of the “Media and Politics in Africa Annual Lecture” series that Mr Tabaire, ACME co-founder and director of programmes, gave at the inaugural lecture at Golf Course Hotel in Kampala on Wednesday, 26 November 2014) *** Welcome to this the inaugural Media and […]
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