Apr 17, 2016 | Women & Media
Women make up 52 per cent of the population in Africa, yet comprise a mere 19 per cent of news sources in Southern Africa. It’s an example of the widespread “gender-based censorship” that exists in the media and more should be done about it. Imagine a world where...
Apr 17, 2016 | Windhoek Declaration
The principles of the Windhoek Declaration on an independent and pluralistic press are still relevant 25 years after they were adopted. As authorities in Africa continue to undermine media freedom, it’s important to outline steps to strengthen a free press for the...
Apr 11, 2016 | Media in the Digital Age
After four decades in print, publisher Gwen Lister says she’s been called a “dinosaur” because she was and remains a believer in newspapers – even in the face of the digital tsunami. As the digital revolution and new technologies gain impetus, the media world changes...
Apr 11, 2016 | Media Diversity
The section pertaining to public broadcasting: All State and government controlled broadcasters should be transformed into public service broadcasters, that are accountable to all strata of the people as represented by an independent board, and that serve the overall...
