Innovative Conference on Future of Journalism Education in Southern Africa Begins in Namibia
The event marks a significant gathering of experts, media practitioners, and stakeholders to discuss critical topics related to media and journalism in the digital era.
Windhoek, Namibia — Today, the highly anticipated conference on the future of journalism education in Southern Africa commenced with its first leg in Windhoek, Namibia, writes Winston Mwale.
The event marks a significant gathering of experts, media practitioners, and stakeholders to discuss critical topics related to media and journalism in the digital era.
The conference's first day included discussions on empowering African AI, AI's role in enhancing journalism excellence, contemporary practices of AI in Namibian newsrooms, and innovation in the newsroom.
Experts shared valuable insights into global trends regarding AI usage in newsrooms, and a master class focused on audience development and sustainable growth was conducted.
Notably, this event is not limited to physical participation; it is also accessible online.
Participants from various locations are joining virtually, making it a truly inclusive and knowledge-sharing platform.
The conference aims to explore the importance of sustaining public interest media, examine new media formats, deliberate on the media's role during elections, and foster the sharing of best practices.
Additionally, it seeks to create innovative approaches to advance journalism education in the region.
The event continues tomorrow in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, with discussions on artificial intelligence in the newsroom, the impact of AI on journalism, cybersecurity laws' effects on journalists, and more.
The final day of the conference will take place in Lilongwe, Malawi.