Newsrooms in Africa #RDA2020

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What do Newsroom in Africa look like currently and what are their challenges? This panel discussion will examine the state of newsrooms, journalists on the ground and the quality of coverage especially in the radio environment. As a continent of extended geography and a variety of socio-political and economic challenges radio news is often the most immediate source of information. How good is it?
28 Jul 2020 English South Africa Education · Technology

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