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MTN Group, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the African Editors Forum (TAEF), launched the Pan-African Media Innovation Programme (MIP), a continental initiative to equip journalists with the skills, tools, and networks required to navigate a rapidly changing information environment.
The Pan‑African Media Innovation Programme (MIP) is designed to strengthen the future of African journalism by equipping media professionals with the skills, tools, and networks needed to navigate a rapidly evolving information landscape. Launched by MTN Group in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the African Editors Forum (TAEF), the programme builds on the success of the MTN Nigeria MIP and expands it across MTN’s footprint.
MIP offers a certified 12‑week curriculum that blends online academic learning with immersive, in‑person engagement in Johannesburg. Fellows explore digital transformation, media sustainability, ethics and law, entrepreneurship, and the influence of emerging technologies on Africa’s information ecosystems.
Industry masterclasses, newsroom visits, and innovation projects ensure practical application of learning. As misinformation, fragile business models, and declining trust challenge media globally, MIP strengthens resilience in line with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 vision for informed and democratic societies.
