By Staff Reporter
The Zimbabwe Centre for Media and Information Literacy will host the Africa Journalism and Media Summit from Nov. 19-21, focusing on trust and verification in an era of information disorder.
The annual summit, supported by the U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe, will examine threats facing journalism across Sub-Saharan Africa, including artificial intelligence, platform dominance and eroding audience trust.
“By anchoring this year’s summit on the theme of trust and verification, we are asserting that journalism still matters, even in a post-truth age,” said Divine Dube, the summit’s chief curator.
The hybrid event will feature virtual sessions Nov. 19-20 with keynotes and cross-border dialogue, followed by in-person meetings Nov. 21 in Harare for policy discussions on journalism financing and governance.
Organizers said the summit addresses challenges including collapsing revenue models, restrictive media policies and questions of authority in fragmented information environments.
The event will bring together journalists, editors, researchers, civil society leaders, donors and policymakers to develop sustainable responses to industry changes.
Sessions will explore information disorder, creator economy opportunities and policy frameworks protecting journalism while enabling innovation.
Expressions of interest for co-hosting sessions, sponsoring delegates or providing support are due July 15 through an online form.
The Zimbabwe Centre for Media and Information Literacy organizes the summit as a leading platform for journalism innovation and sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa.
-AfricaBrief
