Challenging The Truth

In this final episode in the series we go to Zambia and Ghana and find a host of similarities to how they are fighting misinformation and disinformation.

The show was produced by Develop Audio in partnership with DW Akademie and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Produced and presented by Paul McNally.

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In this episode we head to Nigeria to explore the importance of why you need a true passion for reporting on disinformation to make it work...

The show was produced by Develop Audio in partnership with DW Akademie and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Produced and presented by Paul McNally.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The show was produced by Develop Audio in partnership with DW Akademie and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Produced and presented by Paul McNally.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zenzele Ndebele is a journalist and entrepreneur based in Bulawayo Zimbabwe. He has insights and theories about how Zimbabwe is going to fight disinformation.

The show was produced by Develop Audio in partnership with DW Akademie and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Produced and presented by Paul McNally.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

South Africa has really struggled with disinformation, particularly around turning the public against journalists. Here we unpack how this happened and how courageous people are trying to solve the problem.

The show was produced by Develop Audio in partnership with DW Akademie and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Produced and presented by Paul McNally.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into the challenges faced by journalist Teresa Ndanga as she navigates the intricate web of witchcraft, religious beliefs, and misinformation in Malawi. Discover how deeply rooted beliefs can shape narratives and the role of journalism in dispelling myths.

The show was produced by Develop Audio in partnership with DW Akademie and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Produced and presented by Paul McNally.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Challenging the Truth is taking stock of the state of disinformation and misinformation reporting in Africa. It is asking journalists from across the continent to explore their own journey with the topic, the challenges they have faced and the successes they have had.

In this episode we go to Ethiopia and talk to Elias Meseret. The episode also features Professor Herman Wasserman.

The show was produced by Develop Audio in partnership with DW Akademie and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Produced and presented by Paul McNally.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.