Hello 👋🏾 I’m Rachael.
After 20 years of leading newsrooms across Africa and the UK, I am now turning my focus to the most consequential story of our time - AI.

The Journovator explores the future of journalism, innovation, and AI through an African lens. Each edition does three things:

First, it tracks AI’s evolution as a story in itself; the breakthroughs, the debates, the pivotal moments shaping this technology.

Second, it examines what these developments mean for Africa, particularly our newsrooms, plus our societies, and our future of work.

Third, it demonstrates AI in action. Every stage of production shows how these tools can work practically and responsibly in real journalism, turning theory into practice.


The Leaders and Newsrooms Shaping Media Innovation in Africa

Jan 9, 2026

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4 min read

The Leaders and Newsrooms Shaping Media Innovation in Africa

The Future of Journalism in Africa Is Nineteen Years Old

Dec 20, 2025

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4 min read

The Future of Journalism in Africa Is Nineteen Years Old

Mtoto News: When Nine-Year-Olds Run the Newsroom

Dec 12, 2025

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10 min read

Mtoto News: When Nine-Year-Olds Run the Newsroom

Kgomotso Modise: When Journalists Build More Trust on Their Own Than Under Your Brand

Nov 28, 2025

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10 min read

Kgomotso Modise: When Journalists Build More Trust on Their Own Than Under Your Brand

Inside the Next Issue

Nov 25, 2025

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2 min read

Inside the Next Issue

Minority Africa: Testing AI’s Editorial Judgment: Can Machines Learn the Instincts That Make Editors Human?

Nov 14, 2025

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9 min read

Minority Africa: Testing AI’s Editorial Judgment: Can Machines Learn the Instincts That Make Editors Human?
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