FAQ

What does SAIMED stand for?: SAIMED stands for Southern Africa Institute for Media Entrepreneurship Development.
Does SAIMED have offices in all the countries where it operates?: SAIMED has only one office in Gaborone, Botswana. To contact us click Contact Us’ on the menu.
Does SAIMED give loans?: SAIMED does not provide loans to clients. Its role is to provide management training and capacity building support. SAIMED however can help you prepare a business plan for submission to a lending institution.
Does SAIMED give grants?: SAIMED does not give grants to clients except in cases where a donor wants to use the organization as a channel for the provision of such grants.
Does SAIMED charge for its services?: SAIMED does not charge for the sponsored services that it provides. But beneficiaries are expected to pay a small financial contribution as a sign of their commitment. However, SAIMED charges for all its commercial programmes and consultancy services.
Can a public broadcaster use the services of SAIMED?: Yes, a public broadcaster can use the services of SAIMED on a fee-paying or consultancy basis. In-house courses and workshops, and consultancy services can be provided to public broadcasters anytime.
What should I do to receive SAIMED’s support?: Just contact SAIMED by clicking ‘Contact Us’ on the menu and thereafter send us an e-mail in which you describe your requirements and SAIMED will work out a way to assist you.
What is the relationship between SAIMED and MISA?: SAIMED is owned by the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) which is an advocacy organization whose role is to promote media diversity, pluralism, self-sufficiency and independence. In providing its services, SAIMED is indirectly contributing to the same goals.
Can SAIMED provide services to organizations and companies outside the media sector?: SAIMED was established to provide support to media enterprises. Therefore, the organization cannot provide its services outside the media sector.
Can SAIMED help me obtain a loan from Samdef?: SAIMED can help a client to obtain a loan from Samdef by providing them with support in the preparation of a business plan. SAIMED can refer to Samdef media enterprises wishing to apply for loans from the organisation after satisfying itself that the enterprise can adequately handle the loan.
Who funds SAIMED?: SAIMED has cooperating partners such as OSISA, NIZA and Freevoice who support its programmes.
Can SAIMED give me an educational scholarship to study journalism?: No. SAIMED does not provide educational scholarships.
I am interested in studying graphics design. Can you support me?: SAIMED’s area of emphasis is business management. Although graphics design is important, there are other organizations that provide that kind of support.
Can SAIMED provide services to Portuguese speaking media enterprises?: SAIMED is keen to provide support to media enterprises in Portuguese speaking countries. Using interpreters, SAIMED can provide whatever support may be required.
Can SAIMED offer its services to media organizations outside Southern Africa?: SAIMED offer its services to media organizations outside Southern Africa on a fee-paying or consultancy basis.