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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.
At a glance
- Duration 2 days
- Level Short course
- Format On-campus
- Fee N$ 6,000
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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.