fraycollege hosted a webinar on the power of telling Africa’s stories. The webinar looked at best practices, latest trends, the role of multi-media and social platforms in story telling. Using real case studies we looked at how we tell Africa’s stories, how audiences consume stories and how to give power to your stories.
The IWMF has launched a Global Health Reporting Initiative, focused on Vaccines and Immunization, for journalists. Early and mid-career journalists, as well as senior investigative journalists, are encouraged to apply, especially those who cover scientific or health stories.
Khanyile is the editor and co-founder of Umbele, an isiZulu online business publication. She says a few months after attending the course, she was appointed editor of Isolezwe newspaper, the flagship isiZulu publication of Independent Media. She has also worn the hats of a financial journalist and sportswriter.
Brenda Leonard, alumna of the FP&M Seta-funded fraycollege of Communications Media Management Programme said that the programme not only enhanced her career, but also equipped her to deal with crises in a more professional manner.
The stories we are told and the stories we tell each other about Africa have the power to shape what we think and influence how we act. This, according to Moky Makura of Africa No Filter. She says shifting the narrative about Africa is important, because what the world believes about the continent is also what the continent believes about itself.