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Short course · Faculty of Journalism

Short Course: Media and Politics

Covers political systems, government processes, and responsible political reporting, equipping participants to report fairly and accurately while combating misinformation in a fast-moving media landscape. 25–26 September 2026, Diamond Square, 7 Ruhr Street, Windhoek.

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At a glance

  • Duration 2 days
  • Level Short course
  • Format On-campus
  • Fee N$ 6,000

Learning outcomes

  • Explain Namibia's political systems and government processes clearly to a public audience.
  • Report on government, policy and elections fairly and accurately.
  • Identify and fact-check misinformation in a fast-moving political story.
  • Apply ethical judgement to sensitive or contested political reporting.

Modules

Module 1

Understanding political systems and process

Module 2

Reporting on government and elections

Module 3

Misinformation and fact-checking

Module 4

Ethical political reporting

Entry requirements

  • Copy of Namibian ID (or equivalent).
  • An interest in current affairs and public policy.
  • Open to journalists, communications staff and civically engaged professionals — no prior political-reporting experience required.

Careers

Builds the political literacy and reporting judgement needed for political and government-beat journalism, election coverage, public-sector communications, and civil-society or policy-focused media work.

Fees

Programme fee: N$ 6,000. Payment plans are available. See admissions.