Hello @Baobob, I applaud the journalism capacity initiative. As we know, we need to encourage these initiatives at every generation. Let us focus energy, resources, and attention to this now, and within the next 10 years, Africa will be recognized with a different narrative because it IS Africans telling stories about Africa. :)
My comments is about the capacity building "But it's not just about telling the right stories; it's also about equipping journalists with the skills and knowledge to do so effectively. Adesina called for the formation of the African Journalists and Correspondents Fellowships to help build and strengthen the capacities of journalists and correspondents working on Africa.'.
Why is it always said that Africans of whatever discipline lack 'capacity'? we are perpetual children always in need of training/capacity building! perhaps we can start with correcting this false narrative right here about perpetually building the capacity of Africans. It is an insult..
And as I previously said to yourselves at Baobab African publications also need to check themselves, stop being lazy. share less of the negatives, and especially to always fact check negative stories about Africa from Western sources before publishing them . Especially stories about the 'usual' Western suspects, the Zimbabwe's of this world who can never do anything right
Hello @Baobob, I applaud the journalism capacity initiative. As we know, we need to encourage these initiatives at every generation. Let us focus energy, resources, and attention to this now, and within the next 10 years, Africa will be recognized with a different narrative because it IS Africans telling stories about Africa. :)
My comments is about the capacity building "But it's not just about telling the right stories; it's also about equipping journalists with the skills and knowledge to do so effectively. Adesina called for the formation of the African Journalists and Correspondents Fellowships to help build and strengthen the capacities of journalists and correspondents working on Africa.'.
Why is it always said that Africans of whatever discipline lack 'capacity'? we are perpetual children always in need of training/capacity building! perhaps we can start with correcting this false narrative right here about perpetually building the capacity of Africans. It is an insult..
And as I previously said to yourselves at Baobab African publications also need to check themselves, stop being lazy. share less of the negatives, and especially to always fact check negative stories about Africa from Western sources before publishing them . Especially stories about the 'usual' Western suspects, the Zimbabwe's of this world who can never do anything right
Hello Mary. What positive stories might you be willing to share about beautiful Zimbabwe? I know they are there! Help @Baobab to share those. :)
Here's one Mary!
"Officially opening the 64th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo this weekend, Ruto said due to the country’s unmistakable energy, the resilience and fortitude of its people, the nation had realised many positives showing its willingness to transform." - https://www.newzimbabwe.com/kenyan-president-ruto-backs-new-zig-currency-says-zimbabwe-ready-to-transform-its-economy.
And another! https://www.zimeye.net/2024/05/13/zim-nat-debate-team-triumphs-at-east-africa-world-schools-debate-championships