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after WAN-IFRA announced a new $1-million partnership with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “WAN-IFRA will work with print and digital media organisations in Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe to improve the safety of journalists and the security of newsrooms, increase media-led advocacy around press freedom and gender-related issues, provide high-level business and editorial management support, and offer financial assistance to strengthen public interest reporting,” said Andrew Heslop, executive director press freedom at WAN-IFRA ...

after WAN-IFRA announced a new $1-million partnership with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “WAN-IFRA will work with print and digital media organisations in Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe to improve the safety of journalists and the security of newsrooms, increase media-led advocacy around press freedom and gender-related issues, provide high-level business and editorial management support, and offer financial assistance to strengthen public interest reporting,” said Andrew Heslop, executive director press freedom at WAN-IFRA...

The unveiling of Independent Media’s new Internal Press Ombudsman is yet another giant step towards entrenching accountability by the country’s largest media group, writes Independent Media Executive Chairman Dr Iqbal Survé.

Dr Iqbal Surve: It’s time to challenge self-appointed custodians of media freedom and ethics By Dr Iqbal Survé Share Cape Town - In 2016, Independent Media made a considered decision to withdraw from the Press Council of South Africa (PCSA). Our decision was a collective one and was not made at a whim or to undermine press freedom, freedom of expression or refusing to be held accountable for our actions. Independent Media’s withdrawal from the PCSA was a consequence of an impasse over the reintroduction of a waiver clause. We were of the view that the removal of the waiver by the...

25 Jan 2021 “The last 12 months have exacerbated an already difficult situation for media globally, and African newsrooms are no exception. Many are struggling to successfully transition towards a digital future, innovate their products to remain appealing to audiences, or strengthen their business and editorial competencies under such harsh financial conditions. Added to this, the safety of journalists and persistent threats to press freedom make supporting colleagues across the continent an urgent priority.” Over the coming months, WAN-IFRA will identify newsrooms and media partners who...