Soneni Gwizi also known as Thandeka by her radio listeners, is a broadcaster, media trainer and motivational speaker among other talents. AWiM News speaks to her to find out how she has been championing conversations and representation for persons with disability within African media. — The fragrant and appetising smell of a traditional Zimbabwean dish…
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…
African Women in the Media (AWiM) is a network for African women working in media industries anywhere globally. We aim to impact positively the way media functions in relation to women, and our vision is that one day women of African heritage will have equal representation in media industries. More information on the organisation can…
Telling science and environmental stories remains a challenge for many journalists in Africa. It is even harder when it is an investigative piece. However, Joys Kimani— Kenyan journalist— has surmounted these challenges: she applied for and gotten funding with which she reported on the china ban on ivory and how that impacted on environmental conservation….
In this episode, South African photographer, Nelisiwe Nkosi talks about how photography helped her work through the trauma of being sexually assaulted on two occasions. Her photographic series, “Breakeven” expresses the feelings of shame, violation, vulnerability and a yearning to be invisible. “Breakeven” went on to be exhibited at prestigious art centres and events,…
The toxic culture holding women back from political leadership! This audio feature examines how women continue to aspire for leadership positions in all spheres of governance and how invisible cultural barriers and expectations still interfere with their success. Solutions on how women can navigate these challenges are also highlighted. The issue of tradition has been…
PRESS RELEASE: AWiM, AUC and GIZ launch Agenda 2063 Women’s Photojournalism Award and Resource Hub For immediate release Lagos, Nigeria, 13 April 2021 – African Women in Media (AWiM), in partnership with the African Union (AU) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, have launched the Africa Photojournalism Award and Resource Hub. The competition, which has…
Photo credit-: Dii Nyau via pexels Water and sanitation, which might be seen as the basic needs that must be available to all, is a luxury in some parts of the world. A foresight that billions of people might lack access to water is one of the reasons why Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 sets…
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Eco-anxiety: Mental health impacts of climate change
Maimuna Muhammad Babangida reports on the peace and security situation in Nigeria’s IDP Camp. Armed bandits in Niger State have forced people to flee their homes. Maimuna details how women and children bear the brunt of this banditry in the audio story below… This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWiM)…
Anthony Rotolo, a professor from Syracuse University is offering the Dr. Who Class, an adventure for students who want to go through space and time exploring the cultural impact of the BBC series Dr. Who Rotolo calls the course an “un-class” as it is not officially a course offered by the university, although students can…
