South Africa, April 8 -- Collaboration

Launched in September 2025 by MTN Group in partnership with University of Johannesburg and African Editors Forum, the programme builds on a successful national pilot in Nigeria and expands it into a broader platform for media innovation across Africa. Applications for the 2026 intake close on 30 April 2026.

The MTN Pan-African MIP is a 12-week certified learning journey delivered over six months, combining online academic modules with an in-person immersion in Johannesburg. The programme is designed to address the practical and strategic realities facing contemporary journalism, including digital transformation, media sustainability, ethics and law, innovation in newsroom practice, and the impact o...