Africazine:
Junior journalists in Namibia are sharpening their skills to tackle pressing economic issues.
A two-day workshop in Windhoek aims to enhance reporting on inequality, tax, and social protection. Facilitated by Johnathan Beukes, the training focuses on equipping journalists with the economic knowledge necessary for impactful storytelling.
Workshop Enhances Economic Reporting Skills
The workshop brings together junior journalists from across Namibia, emphasizing the importance of understanding economic issues. Participants engage in sessions that cover inequality, tax systems, and social protection, all crucial for informed reporting.
Experts unpack Namibia’s economic history and discuss the Basic Income Grant, highlighting the need for journalists to grasp these concepts. The training seeks to foster a culture of people-centred reporting, ensuring that economic stories resonate with the public.
Namibia: Key figures on economic journalism training
- Two-day workshop
- Facilitated by Johnathan Beukes
Focus on Data and Ethical Reporting
The second day of the workshop will delve into data interpretation using artificial intelligence. Journalists will learn to identify social spending and ethical reporting practices, enhancing their ability to cover economic issues effectively.
Experts from various institutions, including Dr. Dirk Haarmann and Dr. Claudia Haarmann, are contributing their insights to the training. This collaboration underscores the importance of informed journalism in shaping public discourse on economic matters.
Next Steps for Participants
- Focus on data interpretation with AI
- Learn to spot social spending and safety net ideas
- Emphasize ethical reporting practices
Empowering journalists is key to addressing economic inequality in Namibia.
