by Stuart Dickinson | Nov 28, 2024 | Featured Story, News
The Wits Centre for Journalism released its 2024 State of the Newsroom report during an online webinar launch on 27 November, with contributors in discussion with report editor Alan Finlay.
by Stuart Dickinson | Nov 20, 2024 | Featured Story, News
Nobel laureate and journalist Maria Ressa, speaking at Wits University on November 19, 2024, sounded the alarm on the power tech companies wield in the global information landscape.
by Stuart Dickinson | Nov 1, 2024 | Featured Story, News
The 20th edition of Africa’s largest gathering of working journalists came to a close on 1 November, with over 450 delegates from 55 countries around the world leaving Wits University richer for the experience in the knowledge gained and new connections made.
by Stuart Dickinson | Nov 1, 2024 | News
As a successful #AIJC2024 draws to a close on 1 November, delegates unanimously adopt the Statement on Safety of Journalists in Africa drafted at the conference to mark the upcoming International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.
by Stuart Dickinson | Oct 31, 2024 | Featured Story, News
Blanshe Musinguzi, writing for Africa Report, took top honours at the second annual African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award for his far-reaching and impactful investigation into the smuggling of precious Congolese hardwoods through East Africa.