Ruona J. Meyer

"Big or small; data is the evidence that defends the truth in your story."

"Journalism is a photocopying machine – what you put into it is what it will return to you. Feed it with mediocrity, and it will return the favour. Put in the work and feed it with excellence, and it will give you the same."

"When you have something else that brings income, it frees you from censorship by your employer, and manipulations from sources, especially in the African context."

"Solutions journalism is journalism that empirically compares standards across/within countries to enable best practices, rather than curates failures for sensationalism."

"You need to be ready at any time to leave a job that takes your soul or decline a source’s Greek gift."

"Editorial independence is what will distinguish you in the long run and give you the higher-paying jobs."

"Keep learning: It can be scary but try your best to learn new techniques. You never know when it is that skill that will distinguish you."

"Never cut corners and realise that excuses will cripple your rise."

"Your visibility is up to you. Do not count on others to be honourable, you may be spectacularly disappointed. Insist on your rights."