Jamie Hitchen

Jamie Hitchen was in Freetown in 2018 to examine the use of social media in Sierra Leone’s election. Follow him on Twitter at @jchitchen

Is WhatsApp shaping democracy in Africa?

Africa Nic Cheeseman, Jonathan Fisher, Idayat Hassan & Jamie Hitchen - 21 Jul 2020

A study shows that the social messaging platform is both emancipatory and destructive, particularly during election campaigns

WhatsApp: Cibiyar farfaganda a lokacin zaben Nijeriya

Africa Idayat Hassan & Jamie Hitchen - 18 Apr 2019

Kafofin sada zumunta sun taka muhimmiyar rawa a zaben Nijeriya da ya gabata.

Nigeria’s ‘propaganda secretaries’

Africa Idayat Hassan & Jamie Hitchen - 18 Apr 2019

Social media and fake news played a big role in Nigeria’s general election.These online entrepreneurs make a living from it

How Sierra Leone polices social media

Africa Jamie Hitchen - 28 May 2018

Authorities keep close tabs on Twitter, Facebook and Whatsapp

Sierra Leone can do better, says Afropop star

Africa Jamie Hitchen - 15 Mar 2018

The newly elected crop of politicians may promise the same, but should they fail to deliver they know that Emmerson will be on their case

Press Releases

Special Reports

Let’s unite behind our masks

special reports - 12 Aug 2020

We owe it to young people who hold our dreams for the future to not be discouraged by the Covid-19 pandemic – or our poor leaders

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

Special Reports

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

Special Reports

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