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‘Shaping tomorrow, now’ – Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa to open DW Global Media Forum 2022

‘Shaping tomorrow, now’ – Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa to open DW Global Media Forum 2022

  • May 18, 2022
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Philippine journalist and winner of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Maria Ressa is set to open DW’s Global Media Forum…

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Call for applications open for the inaugural AU Media Fellowship

Call for applications open for the inaugural AU Media Fellowship

  • April 21, 2022
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Are you an African journalist, blogger, vlogger, content creator, or podcaster living and working in Africa or the diaspora? Are…

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Here’s a new favorite social media app to try out – BeReal

Here’s a new favorite social media app to try out – BeReal

  • April 12, 2022
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What is new? A social media app with no filters, BeReal, the trending new social media app, gives users a…

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African media outlets are documenting the continent’s tech industry

African media outlets are documenting the continent’s tech industry

  • April 4, 2022
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African tech startups raised over $4 billion in 2021 — about twice the sum they raised the year prior, according…

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Penplusbytes’ Executive Director Appointed Board Member of Ghana News Agency

Penplusbytes’ Executive Director Appointed Board Member of Ghana News Agency

  • March 15, 2022
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The Executive Director of Penplusbytes, Juliet Adime Amoah has been appointed a board member of the Ghana News Agency (GNA).…

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Penplusbytes convenes local activities to mark 2021 Global Media and Information Literacy week in Ghana

Penplusbytes convenes local activities to mark 2021 Global Media and Information Literacy week in Ghana

  • October 19, 2021
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This year marks 10 years since the seeds of Global Media and Information Literacy Week was planted in 2011 in…

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A Press Statement to mark International Day for Universal Access to Information

A Press Statement to mark International Day for Universal Access to Information

  • September 28, 2021
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday September 28, 2021 A PRESS STATEMENT TO MARK INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO INFORMATION TUESDAY…

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Penplusbytes, partners to award Health reporters

Penplusbytes, partners to award Health reporters

  • September 20, 2021
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Disparities in healthcare delivery as a result of poverty, unequal access to health care, lack of education, stigma, and discrimination…

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Tribute by Board and Staff of Penplusbytes to Andrew Kafe

Tribute by Board and Staff of Penplusbytes to Andrew Kafe

  • August 23, 2021
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And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying.…

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Penplusbytes announces passing of board member, Andrew Kafe

Penplusbytes announces passing of board member, Andrew Kafe

  • August 17, 2021
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ACCRA, GHANA — Penplusbytes is saddened to announce today the demise of one of its Directors and Former Board secretary,…

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Statement from Executive Director – Penplusbytes’ 20th Anniversary

Statement from Executive Director – Penplusbytes’ 20th Anniversary

  • July 19, 2021
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We are 20 years old this year!! When our founding members took off on 18th July 2001, they had no…

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The Penplusbytes Story Series – Celebrating 20 years of Change Pt III

The Penplusbytes Story Series – Celebrating 20 years of Change Pt III

  • July 14, 2021
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My earliest memory of Penplusbytes is a lunch meeting I had with Kwami Ahiabenu and Eric Osiakwan around 2003. Kwami…

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Promoting effective governance by deploying technology that enhances participation. 

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  • VALUING PEOPLE: We are respectful and fair with our colleagues, clients and partners while recognizing the importance of diversity and open communication.
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