Johannesburg played host to an extraordinary week for the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) Cohort 4 Fellows, who immersed themselves in academic, cultural, and professional engagements that underscored the power of media in shaping Africa’s future.
The fellows presented research papers at the University of Johannesburg, engaged South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation, co-hosted panel sessions at MTN Group Headquarters, and toured the historic streets of Soweto. But the highlight of the week was the official launch of the Pan-African MTN Media Innovation Programme.
The new initiative, a certified 12-week programme, builds on four years of success in Nigeria and is designed to empower senior media professionals across the continent. It is being delivered through a strategic partnership between MTN Group, the University of Johannesburg, and The African Editors Forum (TAEF).
According to MTN, the expansion reflects a deep commitment to fostering innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration within Africa’s media ecosystem. The programme aims to equip journalists and media leaders with the skills and insights needed to navigate the fast-changing digital landscape, strengthen press freedom, and amplify African stories on the global stage.
By going continental, MTN is not only scaling up the reach of MIP but also reinforcing its role as a catalyst for dialogue, digital transformation, and knowledge-sharing within Africa’s media industry.
