Events

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.

Public Service Media Symposium Report

Webinar Launch with SOS (Support Public Broadcasting) & Media Programme Sub-Saharan KAS

On Thursday 5 March, SOS (Support Public Broadcasting) hosted the official launch webinar for the Public Service Media Symposium Report. Marking the culmination of collaborative work with the Media Programme Sub-Saharan Africa of Konrad Adenauer-Stiftung to translate the 2025 PSM Symposium’s insights into a formal report, unpacking the key findings, its policy relevance, and the critical role it plays in strengthening South Africa’s public service media landscape.

KAS Media Africa Local Journalism Conference 2026

Journalists and media experts from Africa and Germany convene in Malawi to address the future of local journalism.

KAS Media Africa proudly hosted the Local Journalism Conference 2026 in Salima, Malawi, bringing together journalists, editors, media trainers, and subject‑matter experts from across Africa and Europe for several days of insight, collaboration, and exchange.

KAS MEDIA AFRICA AWARD FOR LOCAL JOURNALISM ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF THE 2026 CONTEST

The Media Programme Sub-Saharan Africa of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and the Jury of the KAS Media Award for Local Journalism are pleased to announce the three winners of the 2026 contest. They were chosen out of over 400 submissions from 25 countries in Africa.

Ugandan Reporter Slam Champion Engages Germany on Media Freedom and Elections

When Journalism Meets Courage: Yaddah Nduati’s Impactful Visit to Germany

Yaddah Wanjiku Nduati, the winner of our Reporter Slam Africa 2025 from Uganda, took the stage on 17 January at the grand finale of the German Reporter Slam in Berlin, delivering a powerful reminder of why committed journalism remains indispensable. In her performance, she emphasized that journalism is far more than a race for headlines: it is a service to the public, a responsibility grounded in truth, diligence, and courage

African Voices at the World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 – Pretoria, South Africa

Strengthening Science Journalism and Social Justice on African Soil

For the first time in its history, the World Conference of Science Journalists took place in Africa, hosted in Pretoria from 1-5 December 2025. KAS Media Africa was proud to support journalists from South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Germany to participate in this landmark global gathering dedicated to advancing science journalism, promoting social justice, and strengthening cross-border collaboration.

This year’s Newsroom Leadership Workshop Strengthens Conflict Management Skills Across Africa

The Aga Khan University’s Graduate School of Media and Communication (GSMC) and KAS Media Africa celebrate another successful collaboration - and GSMC’s 10th anniversary!

Over five intensive days in Nairobi, Kenya, 14 newsroom managers from Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, the DRC, Nigeria, Malawi, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Ghana, Ethiopia, and Lesotho took part in a specialised workshop designed to strengthen conflict management and leadership skills in African newsrooms. The training, hosted by the Graduate School of Media and Communications at Aga Khan University with the support of KAS Media Africa, responded to the everyday pressures of editorial environments where tight deadlines, diverse viewpoints, and fast-moving stories can give rise to conflict.

African Voices in Focus at the Global Investigative Journalism Conference 2025

KAS Media Africa supports eight journalists at a landmark gathering for global investigative reporting - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

From 20 to 24 November, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, hosted the Global Investigative Journalism Conference 2025, the world’s largest gathering of investigative journalists. With the highest-ever African participation, KAS Media Africa proudly supported eight journalists to attend. The conference underscored the shared challenges facing investigative reporters worldwide, the urgent need to counter disinformation, and the power of collaboration. More than 1,500 participants from 135 countries came together to learn, connect, and strengthen the global investigative community

Cadenabbia Leadership Forum for Public Service Media from Africa and Europe

The event was held at Villa la Collina on Lake Como, the former summer residence of German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, from 6-7 November 2025

The Forum was held in collaboration with the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and gathered 19 leaders from public service media from Africa and Europe.