South Africa: SABC journalists attacked
The South Africa National Editors’ Forum said there has been an increase in the number of attacks and threats to…
“Another good sign” for media in Fiji
A Pacific media academic ascertains the state of affairs for media freedom in the country, after a new government…
PSM Weekly | 22 – 28 March 2023
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
ARD and ZDF launch a joint streaming network
The shared network, due to launch in a few weeks, will bring together the streaming libraries of both Germany’s public…
Understanding public service media
As debates on the future of public service media intensify, it’s essential for us all to reflect on their core values…
PSM Weekly | 15 – 21 March 2023
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
Digital journalism project: Meet our partner and facilitators!
Meet our partner and facilitators for our upcoming Digital & Investigative Journalism project, being held in Namibia.
Sweden: Public service investigation directives unveiled
The investigation will focus on education, preparedness, the wider media ecosystem, and transparency, the government of…
Nigeria Election: Threats, sanctions, and disinformation
In the run up to the 2023 presidential election, journalists in Nigeria had already started to highlight safety…
Pakistan: Regulator exerting greater control
There has been an alarming spate of attacks on media freedom and freedom of expression driven by the country’s…
PSM Weekly | 8 – 14 March 2023
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
NOS experiments with translation software
NOS has trialled a new translation programme to make their information more accessible and reliable for Turkish and…
ZDF’s “The Swarm” demonstrates innovation and value
ZDF’s The Swarm has amassed more than 18 million views online to become ZDFmediathek’s best streaming start.
Independent and free media saves lives
In the aftermath of major crises, independent public interest media is critical to ensure effective coverage of…
PSM Weekly | 1 – 7 March 2023
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
Global Task Force for public media congratulates South Korea’s KBS on its 50th anniversary
KBS has been shaped by a complex history that includes the Korean War, democratization, and rapid economic development.
Le Groupe de travail mondial pour les médias publics souligne les 50 ans du diffuseur sud-coréen KBS
KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) a connu une évolution complexe marquée par la guerre de Corée, la démocratisation et…
US: Concern over political interference at West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Years-long political pressures on West Virginia Public Broadcasting have emphasised the struggles of US public media.