Dashing all hope …
Media freedom in Zimbabwe has been on a downward spiral since the mid-90s. The Covid-19 health pandemic added another dimension to an already treacherous environment, consequently further restricting independent journalism and making it even more challenging for...
Creativity subverted – from commercial pop to political protests
The use of social media to uplift voices and stories, create awareness, and build and strengthen relationships creates a space for organisations, activists, and citizens to demand justice. Many social justice campaigns have benefited from the involvement of...
Big Tech, social media, rights and freedoms – defending Africa’s needs and interests
Digital rights and freedoms were not on the table as an issue when the crafters of the Windhoek Declaration articulated their aspirations for a free, independent and pluralistic media in Africa 30 years ago. But the penetration of new technologies and the reliance on...