Former Eskom Contractor Extradited for Kusile Fraud - South African News Briefs - September 20, 2024
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The New Times' First Editor-in-Chief to Be Laid to Rest On Wednesday
New Times
The New Times' first Editor-in-Chief Rogers Kayihura passed on in the night of Tuesday, September 17. Read more »
Tributes Pour in for the New Times' First Editor-in-Chief
New Times
The New Times' first Editor-in-Chief Rogers Kayihura passed on in the night of Tuesday, September 17. Read more »
African Journalists Poised to Lead Climate Action to Realise Trust Transition
IFJ
This landmark event brought together leaders of journalist unions from 29 countries across Africa's five regions, reinforcing their critical roles as both media professionals and… Read more »
Govt. Pushed to Enforce FOI Law
New Dawn
The Independent Information Commission of Liberia urges the government to ensure full and effective implementation and enforcement of the FOI Law. Read more »
Frontpage Africa Subpoenaed in Margibi County Health Team Corruption Case
FrontPageAfrica
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court in Bong County has issued a subpoena for the management of FrontPage Africa to testify in the ongoing corruption trial involving the Margibi County… Read more »
Announcement On Daily Maverick's Cost Reduction and Reorganisation
Daily Maverick
As part of ongoing efforts to ensure Daily Maverick's long-term stability and success, the company is initiating a reduction of about 15% of operating costs. Read more »
WikkiTimes Publisher, Reporter Face Criminal Charges Over Reporting On Alleged Corruption
CPJ
Authorities in Nigeria should discontinue criminal proceedings against journalists Haruna Mohammed Salisu and Yawale Adamu, of the privately owned WikkiTimes news site, and reform… Read more »
Broadcasting Authority Bans Prophets, Traditional Healers Advertisements - Says They Mislead the Public
New Zimbabwe
The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has issued a directive prohibiting all broadcasters from airing advertisements related to churches, traditional healers and unverified… Read more »
Scam - Be Wary of 'R6,000' Vacancies for Capitec Advertised in Unverified Social Media Posts
Africa Check
IN SHORT: South African bank Capitec is hiring for several positions via an unverified link, according to a number of social media posts. But it's a scam - Capitec advertises jobs… Read more »
Cemesp Concludes Fact-Checking and Foi Training for Government Spokespersons
Liberian Investigator
The Center for Media Studies and Peacebuilding (CEMESP) has successfully wrapped up a two-day training workshop for government public relations and public information officers.… Read more »
Sierra Leonean Tiktok Star, Zainnie Zilla Hits a Remarkable Milestone
Accra Times
This accomplishment not only highlights Zainnie Zilla's personal success but also underscores the power of social media in providing a platform for young talents in Sierra Leone to… Read more »
Malian Media Regulator Suspends TV5 Monde and LCI Over Security Reporting
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists urged Mali's media regulator to reverse its suspensions of French public broadcaster TV5Monde and private television news channel La… Read more »
No, Horrific Viral Video Circulating Does Not Show Bandits Killing People Kidnapped in Sokoto, Nigeria, but Terror Attack in Burkina Faso
Africa Check
IN SHORT: A video showing the shooting of hundreds of people by terrorists has circulated on social media with the claim it shows bandits killing people kidnapped in Sokoto in… Read more »
Mera Sensitizes Media On Fuel Pricing Mechanism
Nyasa Times
Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has underscored the need for the media to be equipped with knowledge on fuel pricing in the country. Read more »