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Source: © 123rf Andrew Chinambu says AI is here, and it will continue to evolve. But we still have a say in how it is used

Media

Defending the soul of journalism in a digital age

Andrew Chinambu 12 hours

Empowering the future: Online learning’s role in reimagining South African education

E-learning

Empowering the future: Online learning’s role in reimagining South African education

Issued by CambriLearn 29 Apr 2025

Warc research shows that globally, newsbrand ad spend is forecast to fall to $32.3bn this year, a 33.1% decrease from 2019, as hard news stories – from trade wars to armed conflicts – draw audiences but not ad dollars. (Image supplied)

Advertising

Warc: News media struggles as brands favour softer content

16 Apr 2025

The future of digital journalism and the role of web monetisation

Media

The future of digital journalism and the role of web monetisation

Alex Lakatos, Issued by MANGO-OMC 28 Mar 2025

Social Media

What does the X exodus to Bluesky mean for journalism?

Craig Robertson 27 Dec 2024

Media

‘News influencers’ are racking up billions of views – and not checking their facts

Kelly Fincham 13 Dec 2024

Image supplied. Wan-Ifra announced the 2024 Digital Media Awards Worldwide winners with SA’s Food For Mzansi Group, wining the 2024 Digital Media Awards Worldwide Best Podcast category

Online Media

SA's Food For Mzansi Group wins Wan-Ifra 2024 Digital Media Awards Podcast category

28 May 2024

The fate of online news media hangs in the balance in the OpenAI vs Google fight for AI dominance. Source: Negative Space/Pexels

Internet

OpenAI inks News Corp deal, Google threatens to cut news funding

Lindsey Schutters 23 May 2024

The rise of podcasting in South Africa – a growing opportunity for brands

Online Media

The rise of podcasting in South Africa – a growing opportunity for brands

Rudo Manjoro, Issued by KLA 20 Mar 2024

The Limpopo Mirror is published in Louis Trichardt, a town in the north of South Africa’s Limpopo province. Photo: Anton van Zyl

Media

Google and Facebook are killing local news

Nathan Geffen and Anton van Zyl 8 Mar 2024

Taxation & Regulation

NHI monthly cost: Are you prepared to foot the bill?

Katja Hamilton 20 Feb 2024

Driving the future – EVs are the ultimate opportunity for South Africa

Logistics & Transport

Driving the future – EVs are the ultimate opportunity for South Africa

Viren Sookhun 9 Jan 2024

Image supplied. Media, business, government, technology, and community leaders from across Africa and internationally have gathered in Cape Town, South Africa for this year’s annual Africa Business Media Innovators (ABMI) forum which ends today

Media

Bloomberg Africa Business Media Innovators Forum 2023 explores media opportunities in Africa

1 Nov 2023

The panel was revealed in Taiwan. Source: Supplied.

Media

Wan-Ifra launches expert panel to guide the news industry

30 Jun 2023

Media

Women's voices are missing in the media - including them could generate billions in income

Ylva Rodny-Gumede 17 Jan 2023

Image supplied: Marcus Moshapalo is the new ECD at VMLY&R

Advertising

VMLY&R appoints new executive creative director

8 Nov 2022

Source: Supplied. From left is Regina Reyes, Faith Zaba and Diana Mokalled.

Publishing

Wan-Ifra Women in News Editorial Leadership Award announces 2022 laureates

29 Sep 2022

Source: © KNILT Business growth strategies and technological developments are driving audience, advertising, and newsrooms at African news media companies.

Media

Inma highlights African news media companies' growth

4 Aug 2022

How to create a top-performing sponsored article

Online Media

How to create a top-performing sponsored article

Issued by Broad Media 12 May 2022

Source: © scyther5

Media

PSS submits draft legislation challenging Google and Meta

3 May 2022

APO Group appointed official Newswire of The Africa Tech Festival, a week of world-class tech events that includes AfricaCom

Media

APO Group appointed official Newswire of The Africa Tech Festival, a week of world-class tech events that includes AfricaCom

Issued by APO Group 23 Mar 2022

APO Group upgrades analytics platform for monitoring of press releases in Africa

Online Media

APO Group upgrades analytics platform for monitoring of press releases in Africa

Issued by APO Group 1 Mar 2022

Wan-Ifra names Lee Kah Whye as director for Asia

Media

Wan-Ifra names Lee Kah Whye as director for Asia

16 Feb 2022

#BizTrends2022: Radio steps into a power pose

Trends

#BizTrends2022: Radio steps into a power pose

Deirdre King 18 Jan 2022

Media

Inma's annual summit is set for 17-18 November

14 Oct 2021

Journalists in the era of Covid-19: Learning along with their audience

Radio & Audio

Journalists in the era of Covid-19: Learning along with their audience

Issued by OFM Radio 24 Jun 2021

Lack of formal competency certification costing construction firms

Skills Development

Lack of formal competency certification costing construction firms

29 Apr 2021

You can't avoid accidents, but you can be prepared for them

Logistics & Transport

You can't avoid accidents, but you can be prepared for them

Jason Mellow 22 Apr 2021

#BehindtheMask: John Bailey, eNCA's managing editor

Behind the Selfie

#BehindtheMask: John Bailey, eNCA's managing editor

Evan-Lee Courie 17 Mar 2021

Mike McCarthy on the future of CNN, Trump, social media and fake news

Media

Mike McCarthy on the future of CNN, Trump, social media and fake news

24 Feb 2021

Media

John Bailey is eNCA's new managing editor

18 Feb 2021

Advertising

Smart Data Initiative launch by Inma

4 Feb 2021

Help keep Durban Youth Radio on-air

Radio & Audio

Help keep Durban Youth Radio on-air

27 Jan 2021

Daily Maverick shines in 2020

Newspapers

Daily Maverick shines in 2020

14 Jan 2021

BREAKING: Daily Maverick launches weekly print newspaper, exclusive interview with Styli Charalambous

Publishing

BREAKING: Daily Maverick launches weekly print newspaper, exclusive interview with Styli Charalambous

Jessica Tennant 6 Aug 2020

Why Ford, Chanel and other companies pitch in during a crisis - without the government ordering them to

CSI & Philanthropy

Why Ford, Chanel and other companies pitch in during a crisis - without the government ordering them to

Elham Mafi-Kreft and Steven Kreft 26 May 2020

Getting real about fake news

Media

Getting real about fake news

Issued by Ogilvy South Africa 19 May 2020

Jesper Doub, the director of news partnerships EMEA at Facebook.

Social Media

How data is changing journalism and the role Facebook plays in the news industry

Juanita Pienaar 17 Sep 2019

Empowering news organisations through technological innovation

Media

Empowering news organisations through technological innovation

Louise Marsland 28 Aug 2019

FCJ Excellence Awards: 2019 finalists announced!

Newspapers

FCJ Excellence Awards: 2019 finalists announced!

21 Jun 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Media

Google launches news innovation challenge for African media

17 Apr 2019

Brands can, and should, ensure that their ads don't appear on fake news sites

Advertising

Brands can, and should, ensure that their ads don't appear on fake news sites

Neil Pursey 26 Oct 2018

A new Wan-Ifra report examines why publisher ad alliances make sense

Research

A new Wan-Ifra report examines why publisher ad alliances make sense

5 Jun 2018

Era of mega leaks: A lesson from Panama Papers

Digital

Era of mega leaks: A lesson from Panama Papers

Victor Moreriane 29 Mar 2018

Environment & Natural Resources

Industry body in the cross-hairs over captive-bred lion hunting reversal

27 Nov 2017

US newsstands are increasingly rare as readers turn to online platforms for information |

Newspapers

US newspaper group assails Google-Facebook online 'duopoly'

11 Jul 2017

Media

6,000 African reporters to be trained in digital journalism

8 Jun 2017