Africa · Business · Culture
The Marketplace exists to give Africa's business and culture the serious, independent coverage it deserves. Every story we publish is expected to meet the same standard: accurate, fair, well-sourced, and free from outside influence. These editorial standards set out how we work and what readers, subjects, and partners can expect from us.
Editorial decisions at The Marketplace are made solely by our editorial team, based on newsworthiness and public interest. Advertisers, sponsors, and business partners have no influence over what we cover, how we cover it, or which stories are commissioned, edited, or published.
Editors, writers, and contributors are expected to disclose any personal, financial, or professional relationship that could reasonably be seen to compromise their independence on a given story, and to step back from the assignment where necessary.
We are committed to accuracy in everything we publish. Material factual claims should be checked against credible sources wherever possible, with a preference for primary documents and on-the-record sourcing. Where anonymity is granted, it should be because a source faces a genuine reason for not speaking openly, and that context should be made clear to readers where appropriate.
Figures, quotations, wealth estimates, market movements, and other financial claims should be checked against appropriate sources such as public filings, exchange data, company disclosures, official statements, or named representatives where available.
When we get something wrong, we correct it. Verified factual errors should be corrected promptly. Material corrections that change the substance of an article should be accompanied by a clear note explaining what was changed. Minor typographical or formatting fixes may be made without a formal correction note. Readers who believe an article contains an error are encouraged to contact us using the details below.
Editors, writers, and contributors should disclose any shareholdings, board positions, consultancy work, or close personal relationships connected to companies or individuals they cover. Where a material conflict cannot be avoided, the assignment should be reassigned or the relationship should be disclosed to readers within the piece.
Advertising and sponsored content are always clearly labelled and visually distinguished from editorial content, in line with our Terms of Use. Advertisers do not preview, approve, or influence editorial articles, and no payment secures favourable coverage.
Some production, drafting, and research tasks at The Marketplace may be assisted by AI tools, including transcription, translation, summarisation, research support, and editorial production. AI must not be used to fabricate quotations, sources, or facts. AI-assisted material remains subject to human editorial review and verification before publication.
Plagiarism in any form is not tolerated. Where we draw on reporting from other outlets, we credit the original source clearly and prominently, and we do not reproduce substantial portions of another publisher's work.
Individuals and organisations that are the subject of critical reporting are given a fair and reasonable opportunity to respond before publication. Their response, or their decision not to respond, is reflected accurately in the published article.
If you have a concern about something we've published, or believe our editorial standards have not been met, please get in touch: