Vusumuzi Dube in MANAMA, Gwanda
ZIMPAPERS is set to launch its Junior Media Club at Manama High School in Gwanda, Matabeleland South Province, today (Thursday), in an initiative aimed at nurturing young talent and introducing learners to careers in the media industry.
The launch, running under the theme “Catch Them Young – Empowering the Next Generation”, will see 22 schools from Gwanda District participating.
It will be held alongside a Careers Day, bringing together media practitioners, professionals from various other fields, education stakeholders and learners for a day of learning and interaction.
The programme will expose learners to different aspects of journalism, including print journalism, broadcasting, photography, videography, podcasting and multimedia journalism.
Deputy Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services and Gwanda South legislator, Dr Omphile Marupi, will be the guest of honour at the event.
The initiative seeks to introduce young people to media careers while providing a platform for developing their interests and understanding of the changing media landscape.
