As journalists, we must hold power to account, and share stories that matter to those within society. We interview, write and publish people’s stories for a living. But sometimes that isn’t enough when we are required to do more to make a real difference. — In July, we hosted a Twitter conversation on Reporting violence…
AWiM News hears from Valentine Mabaso, the founder of Rock Scars to see how she is advocating for inclusive representation of South African women living with skin conditions and scars. Chidiebere Ibe, a Nigerian medical illustrator also shares how the media can contribute to achieving equal representation for black skin conditions in the medical industry….
In a recent interview with the South African freelance photojournalist Sumaya Hisham, she said to me: “As a freelancer, it feels like my job is more full-time than it is freelance.” As soon as she finishes shooting and editing, she is back on the hunt for the next job, pitching stories, travelling, and doing the…
Introducing Bokani King, a multi-skilled and enterprising journalist who has just joined Women in News (WIN) as their new Chairperson. AWiM News got to hear first-hand about her journey as a female journalist and the vast ideas she plans to implement in her new position to achieve gender equality in the media. — In a…
Digital media present a plethora of benefits for news dissemination and distribution. Across all mediums, the internet has increased the speed of news and the various creative forms of storytelling. For journalists, it has amplified the spaces they occupy, as well as the conversations they can start and contribute to. It is for these reasons…
From one woman to a network of Zimbabwean female writers transforming African Literature across the world. AWiM News speaks with Samantha Rumbidzai Vazhure on her journey to becoming a Zimbabwean author and publisher for many others who have been rendered invisible. — Shona, the mother tongue for many Zimbabwean natives and one of the Bantu…
Gender inequality remains to be an issue in every sector, especially those that were historically deemed as male-dominated professions. A depiction of journalism in the early 19th century consists of women being told their place of work was at home. Any woman with the aspiration of being a journalist was struck down and told it…
