Her Media Diary Episode 9: Julia Majale
In this episode of #HerMediaDiary Kenyan journalist, Julia Majale talks about her journey to becoming the Managing Editor of Tuko Media. Julia discusses how her early life shaped her leadership skills and the enduring influence of her father and grandmother. She challenges journalists to seize opportunities and to take on extra roles that stretch them, […]
Labour Migration Series: Episode 3
This podcast series looks at labour migration in Africa and focuses on how women experience it on different levels. It highlights how African women experience labour migrations locally, regionally and internationally; featuring expert analysis and tips for journalists who report on labour migration issues. In this episode we discuss: The experiences of first- and second-generation […]
Labour Migration Series: Episode 2
This podcast series looks at labour migration in Africa, and focuses on how women experience it on different levels. It highlights how African women experience labour migrations locally, regionally and internationally; featuring expert analysis and tips for journalists who report on labour migration issues. In this episode we discuss: Labour migration reporting trends in Africa with Sumeya Gasa, award-winning multimedia […]
Labour Migration Series: Episode 1
This podcast series looks at labour migration on the continent and focuses on how women experience it on different levels. The series highlights how African women experience labour migration locally, regionally and internationally; featuring expert analysis and tips for journalists who report on labour migration. Hosted and produced by Andy Mkosi for AWiM.
Her Media Diary Episode 7: Josephine Mahachi
In this episode of Her Media Diary with Josephine Mahachi, journalist at Deutsche Welle, we talk conquering fears, perseverance, support systems and strength. Growing up in a family where the girl child played second fiddle to the boy child, she defied all odds and self-sponsored herself into Journalism school. Her determination and the inspiration she […]
Her Media Diary Episode 7: Josephine Mahachi
In this episode of Her Media Diary with Josephine Mahachi, journalist at Deutsche Welle, we talk conquering fears, perseverance, support systems and strength. Growing up in a family where the girl child played second fiddle to the boy child, she defied all odds and self-sponsored herself into Journalism school. Her determination and the inspiration she […]
Her Media Diary Podcast Episode 6: Arit Okpo
“If we focus less on leaving a good impression and focus more on presenting the best impression of who we are, we stand a chance of then giving people the truest, most authentic picture of ourselves”. Arit Okpo, is a television presenter, voice over artist, documentary filmmaker, TV producer, and current host of CNN African […]
Her Media Diary Podcast Episode 3: Bassey Ikpi
It was a privilege to interview the writer, performer, and advocate Bassey Ikpi for the third episode of #HerMediaDiary podcast. We talk writing, finding yourself and mental health. Bassey talks about her diagnosis of bipolar and her journey in developing a successful career. This interview was recorded in October 2018, and since then her book ‘I’m Telling the […]
Her Media Diary Podcast Episode 2: Ruona Meyer
In this episode with Emmy-nominated journalist, Ruona J. Meyer, we talk investigative journalism, how to pitch yourself and your stories, and making use of the platforms available to you. Her undercover investigation ‘Sweet, Sweet Codeine’ highlighted the plight of young Nigerians addicted to codeine syrup. Less that 24 hours of broadcasting Sweet, Sweet Codeine, the Nigerian government banned the import and manufacture of codeine-based syrup. In 2019, Ruona became the first Nigerian journalist to be […]
COVID 19: UNECA says AFCFTA could help Africa bounce back.
Addis Ababa 11 May 2020 (ECA) – The director of regional integration and trade at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Stephen Karingi, told an online group of journalists on 11 May 2020 that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could help African economies recover from the impact of COVID-19. Watch the video here!!!
