By Enock Sithole If there was a personification of the combination of academic and professional knowledge in journalism, it would be Professor Anton Harber. Harber worked extensively in professional media before joining academia in 2001 to pioneer the establishment of...

In the dynamic landscape of migration and mobility, the role of media is pivotal in shaping narratives and fostering informed discussions. Recognising this, the “Communicating Migration and Mobility – E-Learning Programs and Newsroom Applications for Sub-Saharan Africa” (CoMMPASS) project has emerged as a transformative initiative.

As December unfolds, a time for reflection and preparation for the coming year beckons. Amidst the festive season, consider immersing yourself in insightful literature that offers diverse perspectives on key issues shaping our world. We put together a curated list of December reads,

Recently promoted to full Professor, Dr Margaret Jjuuko of the University of Rwanda has been a dedicated media professional for several years, taking a particular interest in supporting women in the profession and in academia.

Reporting on migrants, refugees and asylum seekers demands a thoughtful and ethical approach, according to Amaka Obioji, the co-founder and managing editor of Diaspora Africa, a dedicated media platform sharing stories about Africans within the continent and across the diaspora. 

Travelling across Africa brings out the reality that the continent is not homogenous, requiring a wide range of solutions, according to China Global South Project (CGSP) climate editor, Njenga Ndekere.

By Kemiso Wessie Podcasts are an excellent way to stay up-to-date with current affairs and the discourse around them, here are five African podcasts that offer conversational style insight and interviews into the realities of life in Africa. Podcasts from the Edge...

Dr Nancy Booker, Associate Professor and Dean at the Graduate School for Media and Communications at The Aga Khan University in Kenya, believes in constant flexibility amid major change in the media.  

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Eswatini (Uneswa) is reviewing their journalism programme to make it focus more on journalism and media studies.

Registration is open for the free course on Media and Digital Policy in Africa, available to journalism educators and students on the continent.