Ismail Einashe

Ismail Einashe is an award-winning journalist and writer covering migration, human rights and international news. He has written for the Guardian, BBC News, the Sunday Times, Foreign Policy, NBC, the Nation and NPR among many others. Previously, he worked for BBC Radio & Current Affairs and he has presented on BBC Radio.

Meet refugee camp’s ‘Corona Guy’

Africa Ismail Einashe - 18 Jun 2020

One radio presenter is using the airwaves to bring vital facts about the virus to Dadaab’s 217 000 residents

Meet the ‘Corona Guy’ fighting Covid-19 disinformation in Kenya’s refugee camp

Africa Ismail Einashe - 14 Jun 2020

One radio presenter is using the airwaves to bring vital facts about the virus to Dadaab’s 217 000 residents

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Eritreans flee camps but find they’re in psychological prisons

Africa Ismail Einashe - 18 Mar 2015

Eritrea is one of the most repressive states in the world and the refugee camps offer little freedom or safety, but enslavement and abuse instead.

Press Releases

Special Reports

Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

Special Reports

Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

Winning innovative projects may be supported with a grant expected to range from €50 000 to to €200 000 depending on whether your initiative is for- or non-profit

Special Reports

WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

Special Reports

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally

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Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater has 13% female representation in its workforce and is actively working to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Special Reports

Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Nicotine is given as the ‘likely’ reason for lower Covid-19 infection rates but authorities still stress the health risk of smoking

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Smokers hold thumbs for cigarette ban to be lifted

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

SATTA is worried about the impact of the ban on its own members activities and how the ban is helping black marketeers to make millions of rands illegally

Special Reports

Covid-19: Outlook on the economy, politics and labour

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

Old Mutual had experts unpack the effects of the pandemic and provide practical tips on how to deal with the financial impact of job losses and salary cuts