PSM Weekly | 19 – 25 July 2023
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
Digital investigative journalism toolkit and checklist now available!
The Public Media Alliance's newly launched digital investigative journalism toolkit and online safety checklist aim to bolster investigative journalism in sub-Saharan Africa.
“Dark day” as US public media has funding axed
The House's to scrap the funding of the CPB by 2026 will have a drastic impact on the services of public service media in the US.
Light-hearted news on social media drawing Gen Z away from traditional sources
Online news sources – particularly social media sites and apps – are the dominant means by which younger people in the UK access news.
SABC facing a financial crisis
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is facing a financial crisis as it battles to escape liquidation.
Peru: New administration of IRTP accused of interference
A slate of dismissals at Peru's state broadcaster, IRTP, after a controversial boss was appointed has led to accusations of interference.
ABC: “The protection of sources is crucial for public interest journalism”
A recent court ruling would have forced the ABC and our journalists to reveal the confidential name of a key source in a defamation case.
Digital investigative journalism workshop in Namibia
The Public Media Alliance held a workshop on digital investigative journalism in Namibia, to build up the capacity of journalists.
VRT’S EDUbox, “a programme for the classroom”
EDUbox is an innovative educational concept from VRT that introduces young people to major topical societal concerns.
KBS Raises Issue with KCC’s Approval of Changing License Fee Collection
KBS has appealed the decision by the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) to approve the separation of license fees from electricity bills.