MTN Group Pan-African Media Innovation Programme (MIP) 2026 for journalists and media professionals.

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Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 MTN Group Pan-African Media Innovation Programme. MTN Group, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the African Editors Forum (TAEF), launched the Pan-African Media Innovation Programme (MIP), a continental initiative to equip journalists with the skills, tools, and networks required to navigate a rapidly changing information environment.

The MTN Pan-African MIP is a 12-week certified learning journey delivered over 6 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 of platforms and emerging technologies on the information ecosystem.

Fellows will also participate in newsroom immersion, industry masterclasses, study visits, and structured peer engagement that connects academic learning with real-world application.

Beyond formal learning, the programme is intended to build a Pan-African community of practice, enabling sustained collaboration, professional exchange, and cross-border learning among journalists, editors, and media leaders across the continent.

Requirements

• Applications are open to mid- to senior-level journalists, editors, and media practitioners from MTN markets.
• Applicants should demonstrate strong professional experience, a commitment to ethical journalism, and an interest in innovation and cross-border engagemen

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MTN Group Pan-African Media Innovation Programme