Crediting where credit’s due
Chris Roper explains why it is still very necessary, even in an age with the powers of HTML, to attribute ideas correctly and sufficiently.
‘White Widow’: Language as terrorism
A debate around the term "White Widow" has raged in the M&G newsroom, with some feeling it’s racist. Chris Roper weighs in on the argument.
ANC: Devious or Dim?
The ANC claims they’re vindicated by a Press Council verdict on a recent M&G headline. Play "Devious, or Dim?". You be the judge.
Journalism’s phoney war
The fact that some people unquestioningly assume that journalism can be bent to the whims of media owners is worrying.
You #women, you #arock
Chris Roper explains why the Mail & Guardian decided to launch the M&G Women website.
Zim elections: Ignorance is not bliss
The M&G Zimbabwe Elections voting trends site is an attempt to give citizens access to information, despite Zanu-PF’s claims to the contrary.
Leave construction bosses alone!!! Sob!
Apparently, noble construction company bosses were just looking out for us when they fixed prices. Thanks, guys.
Another kind of N-word
Just because the North Korean culture is so utterly alien to much of the West does not mean it’s okay to caricature Kim Jong-un, writes Chris Roper.
Richard Quest is the devil
Chris Roper blames CNN’s business anchor Richard Quest for businesspeople now thinking they are creative, interesting and funny – when they’re not.
A PONY! Click! You know you wanna …
You learn something new every day. Unfortunately. Today, Chris Roper learnt what a brony is.
