EDITOR . – Afrimass Network

AfriMass Leads the Charge: Empowering Newsrooms to Revolutionize 2024 Election Coverage.

The AfriMass Network, in partnership with The High Street Journal and supported by key media and business organizations, is set to host the National Election Conference 2024. This significant event, under the theme “Electoral Journalism: The Vital Role of Newsroom in National Election Coverage,” will highlight the indispensable role journalists and media houses play in…

AFRIMASS NETWORK PARTNERS WITH MAXWELL INVESTMENT GROUP MIG FOR AfricaSOE MENTORSHIP INITIATIVE.

PartnershipAugust 13, 20240Comments

AfriMass Network is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Maxwell Investments Group as part of the Africa Media Ad Sales Innovation Summit initiative. This collaboration aims to support the Africa School of Entrepreneurship (AfricaSOE), an initiative by Maxwell Investments Group (MIG) dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship across the continent. About Maxwell Investments Group: "Maxwell Investments…

Election coverage: Building Trust And Reporting Accurate News

ElectionAugust 11, 20240Comments

When covering elections, a lot happens behind the scenes in newsrooms before the cameras start rolling and articles are published. Planning sessions often take place months in advance to determine the coverage strategy. That shouldn’t just be about what issues and races to focus on. It should also be about being fair and ethical in…

Media Development.

ElectionAugust 2, 20240Comments

Media development is the process of strengthening the capacity and quality of media. This process includes advocacy, technical assistance, education as well as many other activities that address the media sector as a whole. The Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) provides the following recommendation: Media development requires an integrated approach. Professional development is critical,…

2024: a Year of elections, opportunity and responsibility for the media.

ElectionAugust 2, 20240Comments

2024 will be a significant year for both democracy and disruptive technology, meaning that it will inevitably be yet another decisive year for news outlets too. Elections taking place in some of the world's most populous and powerful countries provide both an opportunity and a responsibility for news outlets. These elections are taking place against…

How nations can build sovereign AI and homegrown talent for economic competitiveness

DigitalJuly 14, 20240Comments

Artificial intelligence is intellectually driven, not policy driven. It’s about the people, and these are the people that build the foundation of what makes an AI ecosystem. The tech and algorithms in AI have been commoditized, but AI ecosystems become fully functioning when every stakeholder is aligned towards building the next generation of AI talent…