Economic news of the week: media is in crisis - SANEF 

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In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we’re discussing the economics of SA’s media industry in light of Covid-19 with the SA National Editors Forum (SANEF).

To unpack the issues, our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Kate Skinner, executive director at SANEF and Mary B. Papayya, a founding editor at the organisation.

The conversation explores the impact of coronavirus on the press, the various business models available to media organisations trying to remain open, engagements with the President by SANEF, how entrepreneurship can assist professionals and an outlook for the industry.
17 Jul 2020 English South Africa Business News · News

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