The MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme has admitted its first cohort of participants, according to Telecompaper. The programme is designed to support and strengthen journalism across the African continent.
Telecompaper reports that the initiative is now underway with its inaugural group. MTN also confirmed the arrival of the first cohort in a separate announcement, the outlet notes.
The programme forms part of a broader push to foster media innovation. Telecompaper’s summary points to related activity, including a Media Innovation Summit hosted in South Africa by the University of Johannesburg, Channel Africa, and MTN. That summit appears to be connected to the programme’s launch, though specific details about the curriculum or participant selection were not available in the reporting.
The programme’s focus on strengthening journalism comes as newsrooms across Africa face pressure to adapt to digital change. By bringing together media professionals and industry partners, MTN aims to build skills and resilience in the sector, according to the coverage.
Telecompaper’s report does not specify how many journalists are in the first cohort, the duration of the programme, or which countries are represented. It also does not list any named participants or instructors.
What to watch next is whether MTN expands the programme to additional cohorts and whether the summit becomes an annual event tied to the initiative.
