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Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Year the organization started publishing:
2014
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:
Ghana
Ivory Coast
Kenya
Morocco
Senegal
South Africa

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Education
Environment
Politics
Technology
Sports
Economy and business
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Feminism
LGBTIQ+
Ethnic minorities
Religious minorities
DEIA: Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility
Refugees
Migration
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Cross-border journalism
Collaborative journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
6,400
Twitter number of followers:
948
Instagram number of followers:
563
YouTube number of followers:
1,440

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Samm Marshall
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
6
Part-time employees:
5
Freelancers or consultants:
3
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

Why is this profile included?

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