Journalism Breakthroughs

How a Media NGO Changed the COVID-19 Narrative in Zimbabwe

May 7, 2020

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit Zimbabwe, state accountability and access to accurate, up-to-date information were poor. An investigative and developmental journalism group shook up the government, forcing them to respond better, and more responsibly.

Finding Reliable Sources and Spotting Misinformation in the Time of COVID-19

May 4, 2020

Journalism Breakthroughs

Innovations in Journalistic Tools

News

Providing accurate information is critical during a pandemic, but journalists face new challenges in accessing reliable sources, while misinformation spreads even faster than the virus itself.

Robots and Quizzes: Engaging the Audience During a Pandemic

April 28, 2020

Journalism Breakthroughs

Innovations in Content

Innovations in Journalistic Tools

News

Media outlets have been ramping up their coverage on the pandemic, but as competition for eyeballs is constantly on the rise, they also need new ways to reach out to their audience.