Newsroom Business Initiative (NBI)

AfriMass Network and High Street Journal Unveil National Election Conference 2024: Focusing on the Vital Role of Newsrooms in Election Coverage

Afrimass Network, in partnership with The High Street Journal, under the Newsroom Business Initiative, successfully launched the National Election Conference 2024 on Tuesday, 10th September 2024 at the GH Media School, Mega Studio. The conference, themed “Electoral Journalism: The Vital Role of Newsroom in National Election Coverage”, focused on the indispensable role of the media…

Election coverage: Building Trust And Reporting Accurate News

ElectionAugust 11, 20240Comments

When covering elections, a lot happens behind the scenes in newsrooms before the cameras start rolling and articles are published. Planning sessions often take place months in advance to determine the coverage strategy. That shouldn’t just be about what issues and races to focus on. It should also be about being fair and ethical in…

Media Development.

ElectionAugust 2, 20240Comments

Media development is the process of strengthening the capacity and quality of media. This process includes advocacy, technical assistance, education as well as many other activities that address the media sector as a whole. The Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) provides the following recommendation: Media development requires an integrated approach. Professional development is critical,…

2024: a Year of elections, opportunity and responsibility for the media.

ElectionAugust 2, 20240Comments

2024 will be a significant year for both democracy and disruptive technology, meaning that it will inevitably be yet another decisive year for news outlets too. Elections taking place in some of the world's most populous and powerful countries provide both an opportunity and a responsibility for news outlets. These elections are taking place against…

2024 Elections: African Electoral Institute’s 15 Crucial Recommendations to Remember on Election Day

2024 Elections: 15 Essential Election Day Tips from the African Electoral Institute.

ElectionJuly 10, 20240Comments

The African Electoral Institute (AEI) has come up with some fifteen recommendations aimed at ensuring Ghana’s upcoming general elections reflect the true will of the people and pass without any election-related disturbances. The civil society organisation, established to deliver sustainable electoral solutions to emerging and developed democracies across the continent, highlighted the measures in a…

Ghana’s December 7, 2024 Elections: Does the Will of God Matter?

ElectionJuly 9, 20240Comments

On 7th December 2024, Ghanaians, including my good self, will go to the polls to elect a President (and Vice President) and Members of Parliament to govern this beautiful country for four years. This particular election is interesting for a number of reasons: The two leading political parties (NDC & NPP) would go into the…