KandaNews Editorial Edition
An edition initiated primarily by KandaNews editorially.
Editions
Propose an Edition
Have an Idea Africa Should Encounter?
Institutions, companies, universities, organisations, entrepreneurs and individuals can propose an edition to KandaNews Africa.
Every proposal is reviewed through the Kanda Lens and, where accepted, developed with our editorial team into a KandaNews edition.
Our principle
The partner may bring the story.KandaNews must still find the meaning.
Whether KandaNews approaches you, or you approach KandaNews, the editorial standard does not change.
Who can propose
Open to anyone with an idea worth encountering
- University
- Company
- Public Institution
- Private Institution
- NGO / Development Organisation
- Entrepreneur / Founder
- Professional Body
- Association
- Creative Organisation
- Individual / Personality
- Research Institution
- Other
Edition relationships
How an edition can come to life
Partner Edition
An edition developed collaboratively around a meaningful shared subject.
Sponsored Edition
An edition commercially supported by an organisation while remaining subject to KandaNews editorial standards.
Sponsored relationships are always clearly identified.Institutional Special Edition
An edition developed around an institution, university, company, sector, event or milestone where there is genuine reader value.
Personality Edition
An editorial exploration of someone's ideas, work, journey, lessons or impact.
Not a praise profile — an honest look at what others can learn.When you propose, you can indicate the relationship you have in mind — Editorial Collaboration, Partner Edition, Sponsored Edition, Institutional Special Edition, Personality Edition, Series Proposal, Knowledge Partnership, Not Sure / Please Advise. Your choice helps us understand your intent; it does not guarantee that KandaNews will classify or publish the edition that way.
The proposal process
From idea to edition
Propose
Tell us the idea and why it matters.
Kanda Review
KandaNews assesses relevance, credibility, reader value and editorial fit.
Discovery
Where appropriate, KandaNews engages the proposer to understand the subject, available material and possibilities.
Shape
KandaNews determines the editorial angle, format, structure and reader value.
Create
The edition is developed or supervised according to KandaNews standards.
Publish
Accepted and completed editions are published through the appropriate KandaNews channels.
Grow
Strong editions may develop into further conversations, series, events or partnerships.
Editorial independence
Editorial authority is not for sale
A company, institution, sponsor, entrepreneur or personality cannot purchase KandaNews editorial authority.
Partners may verify factual information concerning themselves where appropriate — but factual review is not editorial control.
KandaNews retains final editorial responsibility for:
- Angle
- Structure
- Headlines
- Verification
- Presentation
- Suitability
- Publishing schedule
Ready to propose?
The proposal takes about 15 minutes: your details, your organisation (if any), the idea, the material you have, the relationship you have in mind and any supporting documents. Your progress is saved on your device as you go.
Questions first? Write to editorial@kandanews.africa.