Journal of African Media Studies 17.3 published – special issue on China–Africa Language and Cultural Exchange

Intellect is pleased to present Journal of African Media Studies 17.3! The issue is available now and Open Access. In…

NGOs step in to train climate journalists as formal education training gaps persist

By Enock Sithole Non-governmental organisations (NGO) are increasingly stepping in to train journalists in climate change reporting across Africa, filling…

Ajen round table 2026

Theme: Reimagining African journalism education in a time of Technological Disruptions and Possibilities The 2026 edition of the annual round…

Featured Publications in April

Recent Publications- April 2026 Edition 1. Communication for Social Change in Sub-Saharan Africa: Amplifying the Marginalised Voices (Routledge, 2026), edited…

Humans over algorithms: Wits Centre for Journalism to host SACOMM 2026

As the digital divide shifts from access to agency, the upcoming South African Communications Association (SACOMM) 2026 conference is set…

Zimbabwe Positions Journalism at the Centre of AI-Driven Development

By Mr Nkosana Dube Government officials, international partners, newsroom leaders and journalism educators convened at the Bronte Hotel for Zimbabwe’s…

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