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ZAM Magazine

ZAM is a multimedia platform based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. A registered non-profit foundation, ZAM represents a network of approximately 1300 African creatives in the fields of (investigative) journalism, writing, photography, arts and opinion. Members of the network are based in approximately 35 African countries and the diaspora. With publishing online and in print as well as events (book launches, debates, working visits), ZAM intends to present the works of members of its network to audiences worldwide. ZAM's vision is to build a world beyond ‘them’ and  ‘us’.

Solidarity Movements

ZAM is rooted in the Dutch solidarity movements in the struggles against apartheid and colonialism. The magazine was launched in 1997 as a Dutch language print quarterly ('Zuidelijk Afrika') published by the then Netherlands institute of Southern Africa (NiZA). In 2007, the newly established ZAM-net Foundation became the owner of the publication. This transformation included a complete make over and a new title: ZAM Magazine. ZAM no longer limited its content to the Southern African region. In 2012, ZAM became an English language publication online.

Constituencies

ZAM magazine has an average of 1200 unique visitors a day. The ZAM Magazine newsletter has a circulation of 6000. Content is also shared on social media like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Friends of ZAM

ZAM has the support of a 'Friends of ZAM' circle visual artists Marlene Dumas, Zanele Muholi, Berend Strik, Nontsikelelo Veleko and Ruan Hoffmann, writers Adriaan van Dis and Conny Braam, filmmaker/photographer Anton Corbijn. Supporters express their appreciation for our work by donating art work for sale as well as pro bono contributions.

Nelson Mandela Lecture

ZAM is the organiser of the annual Nelson Mandela Lecture in Amsterdam. On 10 February, 2019, the first lecture was delivered by South African writer and opinionista Sisonke Msimang. The 2nd lecture is planned for 1 March, 2019, in the International Theatre Amsterdam.

ZAM Team

Bart Luirink (editor-in-chief), Laurens Nijzink (co-ordinator Bureau Afrika), Oliver Barstow (online editor), Evelyn Groenink (investigations editor), Milan Hermes (editorial assistant), Christina Mansson (photo editor), Leonie Verburg (marketing assistant), Ricardo Ebbenhort (financial admin special projects).

ZAM Board

Annelies Verdoolaege (chairperson), Gerard Wieffer (secretary-general), Jan Meijer (treasurer), Ayo Adéné, Maria Kint, Randall Maarman, Angelique Mbundu, Babah Tarawally, Margriet van der Waal.

ZAM Partners

African Investigative Publishing Collective (AIPC), Inkanyiso Johannesburg, NUKU Accra, Lagos Photo, CAP Prize for Contemporary African Photography, Lubumbashi Biennal, Uganda Press Photo Award, Nelson Mandela Foundation, No Man's Art Gallery Amsterdam, Thami Mnyele Foundation Amsterdam, Framer Framed Amsterdam, Galerie 23 A msterdam, iAfrica Filmfestival The Hague, Afrovibes Festival, Week van de Afrikaanse Roman, Black Heritage Tours Amsterdam/New York, Designserver.