Online Reporter
Online Reporter
ZIMPAPERS journalist Johnsias Mutonhori will this Saturday jet off to Egypt to join 20 young African journalists for a three-week media training course designed to sharpen skills and boost knowledge in a fast-changing industry.
The programme, now in its 61st edition, is funded by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in partnership with the African Union of Journalists (AUJ), and run by the Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) and the Training and Media Studies Centre.
This year’s cohort includes participants from Anglophone and Francophone regions.
Mutonhori said he is eager to learn fresh ways of telling stories in an era dominated by technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning.
“The media is one of the industries most disrupted by technology. We must keep learning and unlearning to stay relevant,” he said.
He added that the course offers a rare opportunity for cross-border exchange, giving journalists insight into how peers from other nations are adapting to tech shifts and keeping media businesses afloat in turbulent times.
Beyond the newsroom, the training will also spotlight African culture.
“A culture day will be part of the programme, and I look forward to showcasing Zimbabwe’s rich heritage,” Mutonhori said.
