I. Welcome to the program the journalism industry has been hey todd due to the 19 pandemic across the continent loss of revenue from advertising has led some media houses to lay off journalists some publications of even how to shut down. Still struggling to survive and i even make in more dishes moves to south africa your Digital News Media outlet is now branching into print publication against all odds. Investigative critical journalism thats the trademark of the Daily Maverick it started in 2009 as a digital only publication and has been at the forefront in exposing corruption and government failures in south africa in september they decided to swim against the current and published a print publication for the 1st time most new houses around the world have struggled with with this process of moving from a print publication into the Digital World and then having to digitally transform their operations weve been digital only right so we dont have to digitally transform we were born in the fire of digital which means you know we could never be bloated we always have to do more with less and so were taking that into the print space where the cost for us to create a print product is so much less than what it costs a traditional legacy publisher to create a print product the weekly print edition is only available in one Supermarket Chain and it is for free if you use their loyalty caught that way the supermarket hopes to draw additional cost the most into their branches especially in the midst of a global pandemic. Im picking up my husband just picking it up before me to remind me to not forget it because its great journalism i enjoy the way they present the news our support printed Media Digital is good print it really has a place its free here at the moment when i have to pay for it i will continue paying for it. Because you can sort of read it through. To get almost. Unfortunately. Several publications in south africa did not survive the pandemic big media houses have had to retrench image falling advertisement revenue people calling time of death on print as a medium but the big markets a big Advertising Market will compete for that was 70 percent in print advertising and. Down but i think given all of that and where we are now i think were actually quite pleasant you said we should be pleasantly surprised at the level of commercial interest in the product but they never extend to break even and double the circulation 250000 papers within 6 months. Joining me now from south africa. Where the mail and guardian. Now we just saw a report about the digital News Platform venturing into print how realistic is about especially in these times. I think when it all started with the maverick and now im saying that this is where they would be closing and i think everybody is quite shocked especially at a difficult time for me platforms cost the world not just in south africa or africa and everybody was shocked but how weve come to realize and see this is that its something that we should get excited and its something that we should support because in this day and age every media house needs to start entering into New Territory because today barack it was the other way around and it is a digital platform and now they go into the traditional. Broadsheet platform but its something that we see as something exciting and i think with the Daily Maverick because its such a Small Organization it can be nimble it doesnt have the issues of iraq crissy and making decisions and and everything has to be checked by this person and that i think most media houses need to be able to do that you need to be able to be nimble in this time now talking about these times food gives out things for free tell us about the continental weekly newspaper are providing free reliable news from continental perspective now for free on continental perspective whats the deal here. Well with the content it started out as a conversation amongst colleagues in our newsroom in the mail and guardian and then the continent came about yes it comes at its find it and it is free and its all about making sure that we as many leaders as possible across the continent and it is shared mostly on whatsapp you can get it if you register. On whatsapp you can get it every saturday morning and you want to and you can read it and it is short news it is a way for much many more people would in this early have the access to traditional newspapers or have the money to get subscriptions to get news and it is so important and so vital in during this time when there are so many polarized voices for more and more people to get access to truthful and real news that is what the continent is and anybody needs to read it if you want a peer a pure a proper picture of what african african states looks like their science of try to. Cover one thing has to make us a bit more flexible when we do our things from talking about the pandemic how has it affected your day to be a journalist. Very difficult africa one of the poshest lockdowns in the world we couldnt really move. As essential services that we could move around but you also had to think about your family so if you are going to move around and you are going to be speaking to nurses and because that was the big story during that time you are going to be venturing into hospitals or places which have been locked down due to high cases and you have to also make sure that you are safe we had one of our journalists who could because she was trying to ensure that we are telling the stories properly and so it has been very difficult but weve had to push through that and i think what has assisted us is the 1000000 guide and is. Driven stories where we can give much broader focuses on a story with out touching down in the mind. Does need to get but its been difficult but journalists stood up and stepped up to the plate and took questions where necessary because information was and is still there if i tell you this pandemic great im not happening and i think one thing that the future of journalism clearly care flexibility is key you know if you want to adapt to the new times post only time will tell how. News. Thank you very much for your time. Thank you lady. This year alone almost 20000 african migrants arrived on the shores of the Canary Islands many of them from senegal but then things into perspective about a 10th of that number arrived in the same period last year at least 5 for the people have died in the hour thames to reach europe through the spanish archipelago but still many Young Africans consider it a perilous journey worth the risk our next report made some of them in senegal and discovers new attempts by the governments to prevent young people from leaving. The senegalese port city of numbers. This is one of the main points of departure for migrant boat bound for the Canary Islands. These 2 brothers tried it they barely survived as the bike caught fire they say they were lucky of more than 200 on board only about 50 are still a life back of that word in a fire wasnt that strong yet when a petrol tank exploded you know i left my bags and jumped into the sea. Some people who didnt know how to swim grabbed on to me we swam and all around us people were drowning it was all filthy if we carried on swimming like that. Decides its not your time you survive. Despite this gruesome story many here say they also consider the journey across the sea and most live of fishing here but they say fish stocks have to windell. They blame asian troll list and the allocation of fishing licenses to european vessels plus the coronavirus pandemic has made life harder and strengthened the urge to leave in search of opportunities well for you when you know who they were and that it is a high and we go fishing and when we come by. What we earn barely covers what we have to spend theres nothing for us here and thats why we prefer to leave it all behind and its the only way to help our parents and our families that we gave good not as a new idea but isnt 11 to have him. Khalifas mother paid a smuggler the equivalent of 600. 00 euros ranges crossing. A fortune for the family gone to waste as the vessel ran out of fuel and food and never made it to europe and all too common experience many migrants fall victim to the greed of traffic is the senegalese government initially slow to respond now says it is putting measures in place to stop the trend to be usual to keep for sure that there are teams have been on the ground for 10 days here in insan we or in the south trying to work out how many have left how many have survived and how many are preparing to go see the state is also putting measures in place to dissuade young people from leaving and most importantly stopping the traffickers because lets face it they are criminals and we need to treat them as such but it could be other people if it will give. The government also says it plans to boost its work ational retraining programs to help the senegalese youth build a life in their home country but despite the high risk of death many still cling to the ideal that a Brighter Future lies across the water. Finally the civil war in the Central African republic of long and that a tradition of dugouts can already sing but recently its making a comeback in the capital of. The fighting becomes less intense allowing for the core shows or vi of all of the popular contests is it work if everything had been stopped in the Central African republic it was only from 2017 when 2 are there a came to power that we could start racing again. Either. Grace is very important and widely followed but. We normally do it at the start of every december the rich kinds of payrolls the ones where you stand and the ones where you say. You saw us in. Well i think up for fed its thats an option for the outside for now stories go check out your dot com slash africa all visit our facebook and twitter pages well leave you with pictures of those conroe races in Central African republic by for now. Every day you can see for us and for our planet. The idea is on its way to bring you more conservation. How do we make cities screener how can we protect animals and their habitats what to do with all our waste. We can make a difference by choosing reforestation over deforestation recycling for disposal or Smart New Solutions oberstein said in our earth is truly unique and we know that uniqueness is what allows us to live and survive global ideas the environmental suit soon global 3000 on t. W. And on. Welcome to arts and culture as the shoddy adult trial resumes in france ill be talking to an expert on the arab world on the media also coming up today. A documentary film to warm our hearts forward shows children around the world helping people less fortunate than themselves. 5 years ago paris was victim to a shocking terrorist attacked when gunmen forced their way into the offices of the french satirical magazine charlie a ball and killed 12 people injuring many more the trial of the suspects has just resumed terrorist attacks continue to happen in the country ill be talking to an expert on islam islam and judaism in a minute 1st a look back to january 25th dean and other more recent events concerning caricature in france. The attacks took place in france 5 years apart but that shook the world the stuff of magazine in 2050 and a schoolteacher this october were brutally murdered for showing caricature of the prophet mohammed. In the 1st attack to islamic extremists on with rifles forced their way into the offices of the french the terrible magazine Charlie Hebdo 12 people were murdered including the publisher Stefan Shabani and im a cartoonist the. French president Francois Hollande addressed the nation which will be today the whole republic became a target in the wake of the carnage people came together to honor the victims the hashtag charlie became a slogan for freedom of expression. A writer for the magazine warned that this freedom was in danger absolutely titians must act quickly otherwise there will be dramatic consequences not in years to come but in the coming months dont work yet and 5 years on france is once again in shock following the beheading of schoolteacher samuel patti for teaching students about the caricature of a different president but the same message. Simulate the day on friday samuel patti became the face of the republic. In the face of our determination to understand to learn to continue to teach and to be free i dont see any. A. Word that once again stressed the importance of freedom of expression to french culture. Joining me on the line from paris is the political scientist and documentary filmmaker dr azeem out of frau a leading expert on the arab world and particularly on the media welcome. Did this attack on the offices of sharia door was a direct attack on the media in france its 5 years on its actually nearly 6 years on have attitudes changed in the media i mean has the media tone down their satire no definitely not let me im trying to sum up the Current French debate a lot of french people are sad like man those american actions were 1st published thats a really tasteless and taste. That only shouldnt have today especially after the renders not as i think that the french schoolteacher fans are saying you know these characters need to be published we need to be sent. The really the what makes French Society what makes the french political system and what makes a self understanding of french people meaning freedom of expression so even people who before criticise it to ones work today say. We are at a Tipping Point were not accepting to be scared by terror and compromise are what is part of our National Culture and our National Political culture but what why is it that the french particularly believe so strongly in allowing literally anything to be said however critical where does this all come from. Oh the french the french half limits in terms of freedom of speech and so on so you count inside to violence to hatred and so on you have a deep rooted french tradition from the beginning after the french revolution armenian lightman in modern times state was created. Way gradually came to the conclusion as well that france has less money is total part of freedom of speech and then the french also would say you know and this is fashion magazines have a very special role in French Society theyre not theyre not only satirical magazines they are also in some ways you know investigative magazines because france doesnt have a tradition of Investigative Journalism so a lot of. Issues of French Society scandals are for example that brought to the publics attention souless cartoons and. The fact that can actually not bow to terror and say oh well well. It wasnt the childrens which even a lot of us people in france didnt like we wont do that anymore because that will will bolt to jihadi terror so you have a reaction which is going totally against against limiting for instance the new search after quite provocative. Terrorist or terrible cartoons for however briefly if you will at how important are these satirical magazines in frons and thats a very important there are one or 2 shiling after all is maybe secular certain are some part of the muslim partners called. Shinee that change doc which is bringing out a lot of political scandal its which has really deep investigative work at the same time translating this investigative also always with satirical cut terms. Fascinating to talk to you. Doctor its very interesting to see what is happening in france in fact it seems to be getting sort of tougher in that way thank you for joining to us today thank you. Something now that i hope will bring joy to your hearts and is full of optimism and at the same time it is a lesson to us all im talking about the documentary film forward made by french filmmaker demise to children of the future and the maestro has filmed children around the world who through simple acts trying to help people less fortunate than they are. This design work is going well when you watch it all treats the stamp i moved it yeah its going. To do more for. Most people new ms are funded be annoying me do you. Put them on the. Course do work. There and work up one naipaul to change its significance but is it feasible to sell off the old or is it just. Directors you domestica was deeply moved when he shot the scene from years 10 year old to 0 has been giving Homeless People food and clothes in his town in northern france hes known as something of a young saint. At your city i mean if youre a couple thinner than optimal what i would have thought. So far set up a very simple thing which doesnt both think about it every elder to move that cause all the way up the cars will. Help to raise money for his donations by selling his own paintings his determination not to simply accept suffering and injustice made a deep impression on the filmmaker and on the films audiences example on that one not that significant we showed the film in a small town in southwest france to an audience of 1000. 00. Followed by a discussion. We had gathered outside the next day the cinema manager was in town and saw several groups of children to improve the world around the world cousin is the 16th go she managed to save. People when they look at it is the children take a lot of risks that pushed around beaten they face extreme hostility they storm into these weddings stop them anyway theyre incredibly courageous. That the dog. Mentary forward to is an inspiring portrait of resourceful inventive young people who are clearly a force to be reckoned with. On a new. Years eve going down. So i dont we cant just wait for leaders like Angela Merkel and emanuel to solve the worlds problems like hunger and homelessness i want my children and the children of the world to get the message of the film is not everyone can do something with small or big steps we all have the skills to solve problems that if millions of people all took a small step we could change the world. As it could have more or less often kill for one isnt even settling for small steps his next plan is to build a shelter for Homeless People. What a wonderful uplifting film mention is again its called forward by the french filmmaker. Now some more arts and culture news from elsewhere in the world here in germany museums and galleries are still closed but in britain after a very Strict Lockdown since the beginning of november certain cultural venues are reopening. All my wednesday the National Gallery in london rio de mieux zimm the house is a collection of over 2000 paintings from the 13th to the 19th century as the director of the gallery. Said he thinks the reopening is important right now because it allows people to see a different view on the world and allow their imagination to take flight. And that soul for this edition i leave you with some pictures from another exhibition this one in the sick or loaded. Thats in the spanish capital madrid 30 works by elusive anonymous street artist banksy hes a global phenomenon but we dont know who he also be she is however his artwork so easily recognizable. To the point strong opinions clear positions international perspectives. Can the fragile peace just declared an ethiopian study great confidence be sustained ethiopias Prime Minister ill be op ed from the nobel peace laureate to more thats our topic on to the coming. To the point of. The books on d w. And on demand. Contrasts language courses. 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