AfricaBrief named Google News Initiative's News Equity Fund Recipient

The fund is expected to benefit over 450 media outlets from 52 countries, according to Google News Initiative.

Winston Mwale

Malawi: AfricaBrief, a Malawi-based fast-growing online news outlet, has been named one of the recipients of the Google News Initiative's News Equity Fund.

The fund was established as part of a global commitment by the US-based multinational technology firm headquartered in California to provide financial assistance to small and medium-sized news organisations that champion under-represented communities in their respective countries.

The fund is expected to benefit over 450 media outlets from 52 countries, according to Google News Initiative.

Winston Mwale, AfricaBrief's founder and editor-in-chief, announced the news to the audience on Facebook.

"#AfricaBrief: Exciting news! Thanks to @GoogleNewsInit, the AfricaBrief has been named a recipient of the prestigious News Equity Fund! Thanks to all of our supporters and community members who work so hard!" said Winston in the post.

The community-focused online news outlet focuses on solutions and investigative journalism.

AfricaBrief uses social media tools such as WhatsApp newsletters, email newsletters, and a website to allow readers easily access news stories.

Winston, a Malawian award-winning journalist and former Online Editor for the country's vibrant privately-owned Zodiak Broadcasting Station, founded the news organisation two years ago after quitting his work at ZBS.