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20 African media professionals receive Elevate Scholarship
African receipts hail from Ethiopia, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, and Chad, with two receipts from Malawi, and Uganda, and three receipts from Nigeria Kenya, and South Africa.The announcement by the International News Media Association (INMA) and the Google News Initiative (GNI) took place recently in Dalla, US.
Focus on diversity and inclusion
The focus of the scholarship is diversity and inclusion in the news media industry. It includes free access to three INMA master classes in 2023, a professional development meet-up with INMA and Google, a scholarship certificate, and a one-year INMA membership.
The Elevate Scholarship programme aims to strengthen the news business by equipping new faces and voices with strong media industry fundamentals as well as networking and professional development opportunities.
The scholarship elevates historically under-represented and disadvantaged groups in early- to mid-career positions. Such groups include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, access to higher education, immigration, disabilities, and more.
“The inclusion of under-represented professionals in the news media industry is critical for innovation and the future of news media,” says Earl J. Wilkinson, executive director and CEO of INMA.
“Supporting upcoming news organisations from diverse backgrounds serving many communities is central to the Google News Initiative’s work, and we are proud to continue to partner with INMA to provide these opportunities in enabling a sustainable and innovative news ecosystem,” says Robbie Brown, news partnerships lead at Google.
African media professionals selected
The professionals selected for Elevate Scholarships from Africa are:
Keletso Thobega, news reporter, Botswana Guardian & The Midweek Sun, Botswana
Asnan Stanyslas, editor-in-chief, Le Pays, Chad
Samuel Abate Woldetsadik, journalist, Al-AIN News, Ethiopia
Jamila Akweley Okertchiri, journalist, Daily Guide Network, Ghana
Jackline Alosi, news/production director & content producer, Nation Media Group Ltd., Kenya
Seth Enos, brand manager, The Standard Media Group, Kenya
Walter Mabonga, sub-editor, Tuko.co.ke, Kenya
Lerato Peggy Matheka, managing editor, Newsday Media, Lesotho
Winston Nelson Mwale, editor-in-chief, AfricaBrief, Malawi
Edyth Kambalame, bureau chief, Nation Publications Limited, Malawi
Angie September, senior sub-editor, Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA), Namibia
Olubunmi Yekini, senior reporter/producer/content creator, Radio NOW, 95.3FM, Nigeria
Damilola Lawal, product and engagement editor, HumAngle Media, Nigeria
Adegbolahan Akinola, senior digital and print supervisor, Punch Nigeria Limited, Nigeria
Lebogang Mashego, current affairs desk manager, Briefly News, South Africa
Mamusa Ndzeku, production/layout sub-editor, Independent Media, South Africa
Candice Eva Williams, product manager, Mail & Guardian, South Africa
Justine Muboka, sub editor, 102 Mega FM, Uganda
Ezaruku Draku Franklin, staff reporter, Monitor Publications Limited, Uganda
Perseverance Javangwe, reporter, Community Voices Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
See all 50 professionals selected for the Elevate Scholarships here
The Google News Initiative (GNI)
The Google News Initiative (GNI) is Google’s effort to partner with news publishers around the world to build a long-lasting, diverse and innovative news ecosystem. We do this by offering training, programmes, funding, and products to journalists and newsrooms to help strengthen their work in the digital age.
The International News Media Association (INMA)
The International News Media Association (INMA) is a global community of market-leading news media companies reinventing how they engage audiences and grow revenue. The INMA community consists of more than 20,000 members at 900+ news media companies in 83 countries.