Formerly SAMIP. This is an @mdiforg tailored mentoring and capacity strengthening program for independent media and journalism.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Joined October 2017
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Today on #YouthDay2025, we honour the courage of young people β€” from 1976 to now. To the storytellers, changemakers & media trailblazers of today: we see you, we back you, we amplify you. πŸŽ™οΈπŸ”₯ #June16 #AmplifySA #YouthInMedia
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In April, we visited cohort members @pulsefm929, @capetowntv, and @politicallyaweh in Cape Town. These site visits help strengthen editorial workflows πŸŽ₯, financial systems πŸ’Ό, and team structures building resilience across our independent media partners. #AmplifySA
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"What if Al could give us our time back?" In Ep. 39 of #HerMediaDiary, Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola chats with Nolwazi Tusini, Program Director at @SAMIP_MDIF on how Al can reshape journalism-from shorter workdays and better work-life balance to mother-tongue access to news. Listen: linktr.ee/hermediadiary #ShapingAl #MediaAndSustainability @NolwAzi_Tusini
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✊🏾 #HumanRightsDay honours those killed in the 1960 #SharpevilleMassacre for resisting apartheid. Their fight wasn’t in vain. We continue the work ,defending the right to speak, report and demand justice. #AmplifySA #MediaFreedom #RightsMatter
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Amplify South Africa retweeted
🚜πŸ”₯ 3 weeks to go! The 2025 Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba is almost here! πŸŒ±πŸš€ Workshops, networking, and the latest trends to elevate your farming game! 🌾 🎟️ Book now: quicket.co.za/events/303595-… #MYFI2025 #FFMIndaba25 #AreyengMzansi
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πŸš€ Kicking off our #WomenInMedia series with Slindile Khanyile! As Founder & CEO of Likhanyile Group, she’s breaking barriers in Zulu-language journalism. πŸ“°βœ¨ She shares: πŸ”Ή Her proudest achievement πŸ”Ή Biggest challenge & how she overcame it πŸ”Ή A key step for gender equality
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Amplify South Africa retweeted
ICYMI: Entries have opened for the 2025 Sikuvile Awards, recognising and encouraging excellent journalistic work in South Africa across multiple categories. Journalists are encouraged to submit their best work from Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2024. Enter by March 31: sikuvileawards.co.za/
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πŸš€ Happy #InternationalWomensDay! πŸŽ‰ Women are breaking barriers & driving change in media! πŸ“°βœ¨ This month, we’re spotlighting women-led media organizations in the #AmplifySA cohort & our inspiring advisory committee. πŸ’‘πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ’» Tag a woman in media who inspires you! πŸ‘‡ #AmplifySA
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Data is big business, and @Dataphyte is proof! With 1,500+ contributors, major revenue milestones, and continental expansion on the horizon, they’re transforming how organizations leverage data. Get the full scoop in this #NAMIP case study: namip.mdif.org/project/from-…
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Amplify South Africa retweeted
🚜🌱 Mpumalanga, join us on 19 March at Bethal West for the 2025 Food For Mzansi Farmer’s Day! 🌾πŸ”₯ Expert insights, networking & opportunities with Motshidisi Modise. RSVP now! πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸŒΎπŸ‘¨πŸΎβ€πŸŒΎ πŸ“ Register: foodformzansi.co.za/farmers-… #FoodForMzansi #YARD #FarmersDay #MpumalangaAgriculture
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We are kicking off our first in-person training of the year with a workshop on Sales & Marketing for Media! Facilitated by @SalesPlat, over the next 2 days, participants will dive into sales models and techniques tailored specifically for CEOs & Sales Leads in the media industry.
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Solutions journalism is coverage of how society is responding to our shared challenges. It is hectic working on and distributing 'good' news in a world where 'bad' news travels fast and far. Yet, the @PrimeProgressng newsroom is committed to doing stories that shape our reactions
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Amplify South Africa retweeted
#Revenue #sustainability #Audience growth Independent #media around the world continues to face challenges on these fronts. Curious how small outlets can overcome these? Learn from the people who understood the challenge and overcame it. Join this @NAMIP_MDIF event tomorrow!⬇️
In 24 hours, we will launch case studies on how media organizations within NAMIP are building sustainable media businesses in a tough economy. If you want to hear from some of these leaders, set a reminder for our X Spaces launch event here: xitter.cf/i/spaces/1MYxNwZBWPQKw
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In 24 hours, we will launch case studies on how media organizations within NAMIP are building sustainable media businesses in a tough economy. If you want to hear from some of these leaders, set a reminder for our X Spaces launch event here: xitter.cf/i/spaces/1MYxNwZBWPQKw
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Amplify South Africa retweeted
APPLY: Journalists and content creators in Africa are invited to apply for the @BarazaLab Data Storytelling Fellowship. Gain hands-on skills in data-driven storytelling and transform how migration stories are told across the continent. πŸ—“ Apply by Feb 28: t.ly/a_u7d
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From audience monetisation to digital transformation! πŸ”„πŸ’‘ The second session of #AmplifySA kick-off day 3 dives into how newsrooms can adapt to the digital age. πŸš€πŸ“² Key takeaway: Embrace change or get left behind! #MediaInnovation #MDIF #MediaSustainability
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Amplify South Africa retweeted
πŸ“£ @pulitzercenter invites Journalists, editors, & independent media organizations to submit proposals highlighting environmental issues that are critical for the upcoming COP 30, which is to be held in Brazil in November 2025. Deadline: February 15. twp.ai/1OuP7O
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You can only monetise your audience if you truly understand them. 🎯 Know your audience, grow your revenue! πŸ’°βœ¨ Day 3 of #AmplifySA kicks off with a session on news products & audience monetization. Key takeaway: Audience segmentation is everything! πŸ”πŸ“Š #MediaSustainability
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🎀 Day 2 of the #AmplifySA 2025 Kickoff Event is here, and we’re diving straight into cohort pitches! πŸš€ Kicking us off is Likhanyile Group, showcasing how their Zulu-language publications empower communities through business and education content. πŸ“°βœ¨
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