The medium’s power to shape public opinion and promote social cohesion remains significant.
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Media houses fined recently by Nigeria’s Broadcasting Commission for documentaries on terrorism should approach the courts for redress.
The rise of the black romantic comedy in South Africa dovetailed perfectly with the advent of streaming services - creating a box office phenomenon.
Big investors seem to be mainly interested in Nollywood’s already established popularity with African audiences.
Multichoice’s dominant power over South Africa’s public sphere suggests that dropping ANN7 may send a bad signal for media freedom and democratic debate.
The only reason journalists will mourn the demise of TV news station ANN7 will be the loss of jobs.
The Steinhoff corporate scandal will do South Africa a huge service if it makes the point that corruption and mismanagement have nothing to do with race.
A decision by South African hotel and casino group, Sun International to pull out of Nigeria raises many questions about the conditions of doing business in the second largest economy in Africa.
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Professor of Political Studies, University of Johannesburg
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Professor: International Business & Strategy, Wits Business School, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor and Chair, Department of Journalism, Stellenbosch University
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Caxton Professor of Journalism, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor, Communication and Media Studies, University of Johannesburg
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Collaborateur scientifique FNRS, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
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