Publikationen

Navigating risks and rewards - How South African journalists use AI in the newsroom

New Study Finds South African Newsrooms Rapidly Adopting AI – But Gaps in Training, Policy and Local Tools Remain

This study provides one of the first comprehensive assessments of how South African newsrooms are adopting and using AI. The research finds that AI tools are already widely used for tasks such as research, summarisation, transcription, and drafting content, yet adoption remains informal and uneven across organisations. Most journalists reported receiving little to no formal training on AI, raising concerns about ethical use, accuracy, and the risk of declining public trust. The study highlights the urgent need for structured training, clear editorial guidelines, and the development of tools tailored to African languages and contexts.

Version française de Comic Book Media Africa « Courants de la vérité »

Un projet visant à promouvoir l'éducation aux médias contre la désinformation

Le programme régional des médias pour l'Afrique subsaharienne de la Fondation Konrad Adenauer publie sa toute première bande dessinée, désormais disponible en français.

New Study: AI-Generated Disinformation in Europe and Africa

How Elections Are Influenced and What We Can Do About It/ Uses Cases, Solutions and Transnational Learning

New Study: African Media Reporting on the Russia Ukraine War

This study explores how African media have covered the Russia-Ukraine war, analyzing themes, tones, and narratives across Anglophone and Francophone countries. It highlights how local media perspectives, economic priorities, and geopolitical affiliations have shaped reporting.

Code de la presse allemande

Lignes directrices pour le travail journalistique recommandé par le Conseil allemand de la Presse.

State of News Media In Zimbabwe

Journalism in Flux: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities of a Digital Landscape

The report provides valuable insights into the key challenges and opportunities facing the news media in Zimbabwe. It highlights the critical issue of depleted and understaffed newsrooms, which is causing journalists to be overworked and underpaid, leading to burnout and a decline in news quality.

Emerging Issues for Data Protection Authorities in the Southern African Development Community

Data has been seen as driver of economic growth, with its economic value estimated in billions, causing countries to rush towards a digital economy

Independent Media in South Africa: Facts or Facade?

An Analysis of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

Adela King is completing her BA studies in Political Science at Central European University (CEU). As part of research at KAS Media Africa, Adela investigated the African National Congress’s (ANC) interference at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

The African Dream - Meet Inspiring Entrepreneurs on the Continent

In Africa there are many innovative entrepreneurs. Two German journalists, Sophia Bogner and Paul Hertzberg, visited some of them and put together a fascinating collection of portraits. Get inspired by their stories!

Dynamics of Racism, Antisemitism and Xenophobia

The transition to democracy in South Africa coincided with the birth of the World Wide Web. Now, three decades later, the internet, and in particular social media, present critical challenges to the future of democracy here.