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FAIR offers peer mentoring service

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:03:00 +0200

The Forum for African Investigative Reporters (FAIR) is offering a new peer mentoring service for African journalists. The service aims to directly connect journalists to FAIR peer mentor, Charles Rukuni.
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YouTube offers reporting tips

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:49:00 +0200

WASHINGTON: YouTube opened an online journalism training hub on Monday, 29 June 2009 featuring tips from some of the top names in the business including Bob Woodward of Watergate fame.
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University of Zimbabwe still closed

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:43:00 +0200

The University of Zimbabwe, which has been closed for five months, could reopen its doors next month. University authorities have informed the government that the university will reopen on 6 July 2009.
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africapractice launches Africa Immersion workshop

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:22:00 +0200

LONDON: africapractice is launching a one-day Africa Immersion programme, aimed at providing senior executives with an insightful overview of the continent. The workshop plans to look at socioeconomic statistics, facts and data as well as anecdotes and practical experiences on the continent.
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Media freedom and responsibility training in Accra

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:19:00 +0200

The International Institute for Journalism (IIJ), Germany and the Ghana International Press Centre in Accra are inviting young journalists, no older than 35, in member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to attend a training course on freedom and responsibility in the media, in Ghana from 27 September to 10 October 2009.
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Intel assists with education in Africa

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:48:00 +0200

In an effort to assist governments, particularly in African countries, Intel is developing methodologies and training programmes for governments to add to existing education systems. Intel is also playing an advisory role in the implementation process.
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Journalism fellowships available for covering children's issues

Fri, 29 May 2009 11:14:00 +0200

Applications are invited, from young journalists interested in covering children's issues, for the Oscar van Leer Fellowship. The fellowship is offering professional training in journalism and children's issues. The deadline is 18 August 2009.
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Tuition-free online university for developing countries

Fri, 29 May 2009 11:00:00 +0200

The University of the People is the world's first tuition-free online academic institution that aims to offer students, who are otherwise deprived of the opportunity to obtain higher-level education, the chance to receive high-quality university instruction.
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Africa must preserve history for future generations

Tue, 26 May 2009 10:57:00 +0200

PRETORIA: Arts and Culture Minister Lulu Xingwana says Africa must preserve its history so that future generations can understand and appreciate the essence of being an African.
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2010 media training programme underway in Senegal

Fri, 15 May 2009 12:20:00 +0200

On Monday, 12 May 2009 sports journalists began a programme sponsored by FIFA to provide mid-career training to more than 300 reporters and photographers across Africa. The programme is part of FIFA's "Win in Africa with Africa" development programme.
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