While the fight against misinformation often focuses on digital platforms, the power of face-to-face interactions, community engagement, and traditional media is often overlooked. In this episode of Behind the Facts, we explore how offline strategies—such as radio, in-person training, and town hall discussions—help bridge the gap for those without internet access. Our guests, Catherine Adeniyi from Africa Check’s Lagos office and Cris Chinaka from ZimFact in Zimbabwe, share their experiences tackling misinformation where it spreads most: in everyday conversations.

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Resources

🔹 Africa Check’s guide to identifying misinformation

🔹 ZimFact’s fact-checking work

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Special thanks to

This episode was produced by the Africa Check team: Khumo Motaung, Tshiamo Mononyane, and Laura Kapelari. Your show host for this episode is Thipe Maelane, also from Africa Check. 

Africa Check, the continent’s first independent fact-checking organisation, helps you separate fact from fiction.