It’s almost exactly a year since the first cases of Covid-19 emerged in Africa, and journalism schools quickly had to pivot to new ways of working.  Who would have thought that we would be entering a second year of working in this way?  It seems a good time to compare notes again, and see what we have learned and are planning.  Are j-schools able to maintain quality with very limited opportunities to do practical journalism? Will we ever go back to normal? What are the positives?  What new skills do journalism teachers need? Are there opportunities to make better use of the growing network of African journalism teachers, to access resources, new tools, virtual lectureships or similar?

Dates: Wednesday 24 March 2021 | Time: 12:00pm CAT (10am GMT)

Panellists:

• Prof Monica Chibita, Faculty of Journalism, Media & Communication, Uganda Christian University
• Prof Marion Walton, Centre for Film and Media Studies, UCT
• Zoe Titus, Namibia Media Trust

In conversation with Prof Franz Krüger, Head of Wits Journalism

This meetup aims to reflect upon work that is being done to decolonise African narratives, but also to look forward to resetting Africa onto a new path of solidifying its stories and futures. The session will unpack ways in which journalism, media and civic tech communities can contribute to reshaping African narratives.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Moky Makura, executive director of Africa No Filter
• Herman Chinery-Hesse, founder and chairman of SoftTribe
• Ainehi Edoro, founder and editor-in-chief of Brittle Paper, an African writers platform

When: Thursday, 25 March 2021 | Time: 12:00 CAT

This webinar will unpack key issues including what will change and what will stay the same in the Africa-China-US relations under the Biden administration, new opportunities and challenges for African countries, and what journalists need to be aware of to cover this developing story.

The webinar will be hosted by Dr Bob Wekesa, Partnerships, Research and Communications Coordinator at the African Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS). 

When: 31 March 2021 | Time: 15:00 CAT