Event Reports

NIMCA Strengthens Cooperation Among Media Councils Across Africa

The second Annual General Meeting of the Network of Independent Media Councils of Africa (NIMCA) took place in Johannesburg on the 14th and 15th of September 2026, bringing together representatives of media councils from across the continent.

Strengthening Public Service Media's Digital Future and Advocacy

Experts and media stakeholders gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 8 to 9 September, to discuss the future of public service media in Southern Africa.

The Annual PSM Symposium 2026, organised by the SOS Support Public Broadcasting Coalition and supported by KAS Media Africa brought together a diverse group of stakeholders to explore challenges and opportunities facing public service media in South Africa and across the region. Discussions focused on governance, sustainability, editorial independence, digital transformation, and strengthening advocacy for public service media in Southern Africa.

The African Journalism Educators Network (AJEN) Round Table & Adenauer Media Lecture 2026

The 5th edition of the AJEN round table was held in Grand Baie, Mauritius and brought together over 50 participants from African countries.

GlobalFact 2026

The World’s Leading Fact‑Checking Summit

KAS Media Africa participated in GlobalFact26 in Vilnius, Lithuania, supporting four fact-checkers from Kenya and Nigeria. The conference focused on strengthening global collaboration and advancing information integrity in the fight against disinformation.

The Great Media Shift

International Roundtable about the role of Content Creators in the Media landscape

Content creators, Journalists, Media experts and Media leaders gathered in Kigali/Rwanda to explore how digital creators are reshaping Africa’s media landscape - and what this means for credibility, collaboration, and sustainability.

Cyber Threats and Resilience for Media, Journalists and Newsrooms, Gaberone, Botswana 2026

Strengthening Digital Resilience Across Sub-Saharan Africa

In an increasingly complex digital environment, media actors face growing challenges ranging from cyber-attacks and surveillance to online harassment and the spread of disinformation - often amplified by artificial intelligence. The workshop aimed to equip participants with practical tools to strengthen both individual and organisational resilience.

Assembly of the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) 17th General Assembly & 20th Anniversary

KAS Media Africa supported the AUB Summit, Banjul, The Gambia

The African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) commemorated its 20th Anniversary in conjunction with its 17th General Assembly, held in Banjul, The Gambia, under the theme “Heritage, Innovation and Transformation.”

Navigating risks and rewards - How South African journalists use AI in the newsroom

On 10 April 2026, the KAS Media Programme Sub‑Saharan Africa hosted the official launch of the study “Navigating Risks and Rewards: How South African Journalists Use AI in the Newsroom” in Johannesburg, South Africa.

New Study: Navigating risks and rewards - How South African journalists use AI in the newsroom

This study provides one of the first comprehensive assessments of how South African newsrooms are adopting and using AI. The research finds that AI tools are already widely used for tasks such as research, summarisation, transcription, and drafting content, yet adoption remains informal and uneven across organisations. Most journalists reported receiving little to no formal training on AI, raising concerns about ethical use, accuracy, and the risk of declining public trust. The study highlights the urgent need for structured training, clear editorial guidelines, and the development of tools tailored to African languages and contexts. Join us for the launch on 10 April!

Reporter Slam Africa 2026

A Celebratory Evening of Live Journalism in Kampala

On Friday, 13 March 2026, Kampala hosted our third edition of Reporter Slam Africa, bringing together outstanding journalists from across Sub Saharan Africa. The event showcased the power of storytelling in a dynamic, entertaining, and accessible format - demonstrating how journalism can inform, engage, and inspire across borders. Koena Mashale (South Africa) emerged as the audience’s favourite and was crowned Reporter Slam Africa Champion 2026.