Journalist’s Trade

‘Ten years into democracy, many journalists are struggling to redefine their relationship to government.’

Lots of cash in hundred dollar bills, plus some fives to cover the small things. There’s no sense carrying twenties. Several thousand dollars in twenties gets bulky. A headlamp flashlight…

‘We would work to capture and convey the human dignity not often found in stories painting statistical portraits.'

Gwen Lister, editor of The Namibian, an independent daily newspaper in Namibia, spoke to delegates at the UNESCO conference on “Freedom of Expression and Conflict Management in Crisis Situations and…

At The Namibian, we’ve experienced successes and some failures due to a number of factors both within and outside our control. Our success in ensuring the survival of the newspaper…

African events are often not reported because Western news coverage is strongly connected to a nation’s wealth.

Reporting from inside a power plant helped to tell the dramatic story of decision-making when the lights went out.

The Plain Dealer led the nation’s reporting after the massive 2003 blackout.

Is the public being well-served by the government’s protection of information?

‘How well reporters handle this blizzard of claims and counterclaims will surely help shape the public debate on the matter ….’