Main Programme

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
08.30 - 08.45	Welcome Address Highway Africa Director Mr Francis Mdlongwa 08.30 - 08.45	Opening Keynote - Datafication of the media: Opportunities and threats Ms Marietje Schaake - International Policy Director at Stanford University’s Cyber Policy Center and International Policy Fellow at Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence; Chaired by Dr Nathan Geffen, GroundUp, South Africa. 08.30 - 10.00
08.45 - 09.00	Opening Address Rhodes University’s Vice Chancellor Dr Sizwe Mabizela opens the conference 08.45 - 09.00
09.00 - 09.15	Tea Break 09.00 - 09.15		Welcome-Theme: New news for new times Prof. Anthea Garman. 09.00 - 09.15 Journalism all over the world is in an existential crisis. But this profession has many champions who are deeply invested in the ongoing role that journalism plays in enlarging democracy, ensuring freedom of expression and safeguarding the right to information. On day three of this year’s Highway Africa conference we turn to how journalism could be reinvigorated as a renewed force for good in the world. This academic and research track within HA has an unashamedly future focus. We are asking researchers where we see the seeds of rebirth, reimagination and renewal.
09.15 - 09.30	Opening Keynote – A critical look at the impact and future of platformisation in Africa Prof. Zizi Papacharissi, Head of the Communication Department, University of Illinois-Chicago, USA. Chaired by Prof. Anthea Garman, head of Rhodes University's School of Journalism and Media Studies. 09.15 - 09.45		Keynote Prof Francis Nyamnjoh, Professor in Social Anthropology at the University of Cape Town, South Africa 09.15 - 09.45 Emerging genres of journalism Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Rethinking journalism curricula Emerging business and revenue models Emerging media innovation and creativity
09.30 - 09.45
09.45 - 10.00	Africa’s rising in the platform economy: A focus on creativity and innovation A conversation between Prof. Tawana Kupe, Academic and Vice Chancellor of the University of Pretoria, and Prof. Anthea Garman, head of Rhodes University's School of Journalism and Media Studies. 09.45 - 10.30		Q+A 09.45 - 10.00
10.00 - 10.15		Tea break 10.00 - 10.15	Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism Prof. Admire Mare, Associate Professor and Deputy Head in the Department of Communication, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia. 10.00 - 11.20 Chaired by Dr Alette Schoon, Senior lecturer, School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Africa Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism : Niki Moore - The future of journalism – it will be ONLY New Media, get used to it. 10.20 - 10.30 Chaired by Dr Alette Schoon, Senior lecturer, School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Africa Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism Dr Thulani Tshabangu - Interpretive journalism as an emerging genre of citizen news discourse in Zimbabwe 10.30 - 10.40 Chaired by Dr Alette Schoon, Senior lecturer, School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Africa Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism Q+A 10.40 - 11.00 Tea Break 11.00 - 11.15 Session 2: Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Prof Hayes Mabweazara, FHEA Lecturer in Media, Comms and International Journalism (Sociology), School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Glasgow, Scotland. 11.15 - 11.35 Chaired by Mr Rod Amner. Session 2: Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Leonard Makombe - Keeping afloat and flowing with the tide? How emerging small-scale newspaper enterprises in Zimbabwe survive in an environment with biting economic challenges 11.35 - 11.45 Chaired by Mr Rod Amner.
10.15 - 10.30		Keynote - Harnessing Big Data by African media to improve journalism innovation Adi Eyal, Data Investigations Lead at The Sentry, South Africa. Chaired by Nathalie Ndongo-Seh, UN's Chief Resident Representative in Eswatini. 10.15 - 11.45
10.30 - 10.45	First hand testimonies of the impact of platformisation on African media Panel discussion and Q&A – Mr Styli Charalambous, Daily Maverick, South Africa; Mr Churchill Otienno, Nation Media Group, Kenya; Mr Bakari Machumu, Mwananchi Communications Limited, Tanzania and Ms Slindile Khanyile, Likhanyile Media, South Africa. Chaired by Mr Rod Amner 10.30 - 12.00
10.45 - 11.00
11.00 - 11.15
11.15 - 11.30
11.30 - 11.45
11.45 - 12.00		Social Accountability Data Journalism Reporting Awards Led by Ms Julie Middleton and Mr Francis Mdongwa 11.45 - 12.30	Session 2: Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Q+A 11.45 - 12.00
12.00 - 12.15	Lunch Break 12.00 - 13.00		Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Prof Sarah Chiumbu, Associate Professor in the School of Communication at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa 12.00 - 12.20 Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies. Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Sisanda Nkoala - COVID19 and learner-centred teaching: How the adoption of emergency blended learning pedagogies accelerated a change in teaching practice in higher education 12.20 - 12.30 Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies.
12.15 - 12.30
12.30 - 12.45		Lunch Break 12.30 - 13.30	Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Prof Stanford Mukasa - The Diaspora Experience in Distance Education in Journalism and Media Studies for African Universities 12.30 - 12.40 Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies. Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Wiida Fourie-Basson - An environmental ethics curriculum for journalism students 12.40 - 12.50 Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies. Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Q+A 12.50 - 13.10 Lunch Break 13.10 - 14.00
12.45 - 13.00
13.00 - 13.15	Keynote – Global platformisation’s lessons and solutions: Do they work in Africa? Dr Anya Schiffrin - Director of the Technology, Media, and Communications specialization at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Chaired by Mr Sbu Ngalwa. 13.00 - 15.00
13.15 - 13.30
13.30 - 13.45		Big Tech and Data, Disinformation, Truth and Inertia Panel discussion by Emeritus Prof. Guy Berger, Director for Policies and Strategies regarding Communication and Information at UNESCO, Prof. Cameren Peter at the Centre for Analytics and Social Change at UCT Business School, South Africa and Dr Anya Schiffrin. Chaired by Khadija Patel, Investigative journalist and freelancer, South Africa . 13.30 - 15.00
13.45 - 14.00
14.00 - 14.15			Session 4: Emerging business and revenue models : Prof. Harry Dugmore, Senior Lecturer in Communication at the University of the Sunshine Coast’ New Moreton Bay campus in Brisbane, Australia. 14.00 - 14.20 Chaired by Mr Francis Mdlongwa Session 4: Emerging business and revenue models Dr Parkie Mbozi - Research on The Effectiveness of Social Media as a Tool for Opening Up Spaces for Women Leaders’ Participation in Zambia. 14.20 - 14.30 Chaired by Mr Francis Mdlongwa
14.15 - 14.30
14.30 - 14.45			Session 4: Emerging business and revenue models Q+A 14.30 - 14.50 Session 5: Emerging media innovation and creativity Ms Athandiwe Saba, Data Desk Editor at the Mail and Guardian, South Africa 14.50 - 15.10 Chaired by Prof Anthea Garman Session 5: Emerging media innovation and creativity Lucky Brian Dlamini - Scrutinising South African media companies’ strategies for Generation Z’s news consumption. 15.10 - 15.20 Chaired by Prof Anthea Garman Session 5: Emerging media innovation and creativity Q+A 15.20 - 15.40 Closing 15.40 - 17.00
14.45 - 15.00
15.00 - 15.15	Tea Break 15.00 - 15.15	Tea Break 15.00 - 15.15
15.15 - 15.30	Structured networking sessions 15.15 - 17.00	Information Security and Journalism Mr Daniel Cuthbert - Global Head of Cyber Security Research, Banco Santander and David Moepeng, Cyber Literacy Advocate and MA candidate in Cyberpsychology at Nottingham University, UK. Chaired by Dr Roukaya Kasenally, CEO, African Media Initiative (AMI) and Associate Professor in Media and Political Systems at the University of Mauritius. 15.15 - 16.15
15.30 - 15.45
15.45 - 16.00
16.00 - 16.15
16.15 - 16.30		Closing remarks and introduction of the academic and research track 16.15 - 17.00
16.30 - 16.45
16.45 - 17.00

DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021

Welcome Address Highway Africa Director Mr Francis Mdlongwa
08.30 - 08.45
Opening Address Rhodes University’s Vice Chancellor Dr Sizwe Mabizela opens the conference
08.45 - 09.00
Tea Break
09.00 - 09.15
Opening Keynote – A critical look at the impact and future of platformisation in Africa Prof. Zizi Papacharissi, Head of the Communication Department, University of Illinois-Chicago, USA. Chaired by Prof. Anthea Garman, head of Rhodes University's School of Journalism and Media Studies.
09.15 - 09.45
Africa’s rising in the platform economy: A focus on creativity and innovation A conversation between Prof. Tawana Kupe, Academic and Vice Chancellor of the University of Pretoria, and Prof. Anthea Garman, head of Rhodes University's School of Journalism and Media Studies.
09.45 - 10.30
First hand testimonies of the impact of platformisation on African media Panel discussion and Q&A – Mr Styli Charalambous, Daily Maverick, South Africa; Mr Churchill Otienno, Nation Media Group, Kenya; Mr Bakari Machumu, Mwananchi Communications Limited, Tanzania and Ms Slindile Khanyile, Likhanyile Media, South Africa. Chaired by Mr Rod Amner
10.30 - 12.00
Lunch Break
12.00 - 13.00
Keynote – Global platformisation’s lessons and solutions: Do they work in Africa? Dr Anya Schiffrin - Director of the Technology, Media, and Communications specialization at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Chaired by Mr Sbu Ngalwa.
13.00 - 15.00
Tea Break
15.00 - 15.15
Structured networking sessions
15.15 - 17.00

DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021

Opening Keynote - Datafication of the media: Opportunities and threats Ms Marietje Schaake - International Policy Director at Stanford University’s Cyber Policy Center and International Policy Fellow at Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence; Chaired by Dr Nathan Geffen, GroundUp, South Africa.
08.30 - 10.00
Tea break
10.00 - 10.15
Keynote - Harnessing Big Data by African media to improve journalism innovation Adi Eyal, Data Investigations Lead at The Sentry, South Africa. Chaired by Nathalie Ndongo-Seh, UN's Chief Resident Representative in Eswatini.
10.15 - 11.45
Social Accountability Data Journalism Reporting Awards Led by Ms Julie Middleton and Mr Francis Mdongwa
11.45 - 12.30
Lunch Break
12.30 - 13.30
Big Tech and Data, Disinformation, Truth and Inertia Panel discussion by Emeritus Prof. Guy Berger, Director for Policies and Strategies regarding Communication and Information at UNESCO, Prof. Cameren Peter at the Centre for Analytics and Social Change at UCT Business School, South Africa and Dr Anya Schiffrin. Chaired by Khadija Patel, Investigative journalist and freelancer, South Africa .
13.30 - 15.00
Tea Break
15.00 - 15.15
Information Security and Journalism Mr Daniel Cuthbert - Global Head of Cyber Security Research, Banco Santander and David Moepeng, Cyber Literacy Advocate and MA candidate in Cyberpsychology at Nottingham University, UK. Chaired by Dr Roukaya Kasenally, CEO, African Media Initiative (AMI) and Associate Professor in Media and Political Systems at the University of Mauritius.
15.15 - 16.15
Closing remarks and introduction of the academic and research track
16.15 - 17.00

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021

Welcome-Theme: New news for new times Prof. Anthea Garman. · Journalism all over the world is in an existential crisis. But this profession has many champions who are deeply invested in the ongoing role that journalism plays in enlarging democracy, ensuring freedom of expression and safeguarding the right to information. On day three of this year’s Highway Africa conference we turn to how journalism could be reinvigorated as a renewed force for good in the world. This academic and research track within HA has an unashamedly future focus. We are asking researchers where we see the seeds of rebirth, reimagination and renewal.
09.00 - 09.15
Keynote Prof Francis Nyamnjoh, Professor in Social Anthropology at the University of Cape Town, South Africa · Emerging genres of journalism Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Rethinking journalism curricula Emerging business and revenue models Emerging media innovation and creativity
09.15 - 09.45
Q+A
09.45 - 10.00
Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism Prof. Admire Mare, Associate Professor and Deputy Head in the Department of Communication, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia. · Chaired by Dr Alette Schoon, Senior lecturer, School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Africa
10.00 - 11.20
Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism : Niki Moore - The future of journalism – it will be ONLY New Media, get used to it. · Chaired by Dr Alette Schoon, Senior lecturer, School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Africa
10.20 - 10.30
Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism Dr Thulani Tshabangu - Interpretive journalism as an emerging genre of citizen news discourse in Zimbabwe · Chaired by Dr Alette Schoon, Senior lecturer, School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Africa
10.30 - 10.40
Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism Q+A
10.40 - 11.00
Tea Break
11.00 - 11.15
Session 2: Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Prof Hayes Mabweazara, FHEA Lecturer in Media, Comms and International Journalism (Sociology), School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Glasgow, Scotland. · Chaired by Mr Rod Amner.
11.15 - 11.35
Session 2: Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Leonard Makombe - Keeping afloat and flowing with the tide? How emerging small-scale newspaper enterprises in Zimbabwe survive in an environment with biting economic challenges · Chaired by Mr Rod Amner.
11.35 - 11.45
Session 2: Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Q+A
11.45 - 12.00
Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Prof Sarah Chiumbu, Associate Professor in the School of Communication at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa · Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies.
12.00 - 12.20
Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Sisanda Nkoala - COVID19 and learner-centred teaching: How the adoption of emergency blended learning pedagogies accelerated a change in teaching practice in higher education · Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies.
12.20 - 12.30
Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Prof Stanford Mukasa - The Diaspora Experience in Distance Education in Journalism and Media Studies for African Universities · Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies.
12.30 - 12.40
Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Wiida Fourie-Basson - An environmental ethics curriculum for journalism students · Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies.
12.40 - 12.50
Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Q+A
12.50 - 13.10
Lunch Break
13.10 - 14.00
Session 4: Emerging business and revenue models : Prof. Harry Dugmore, Senior Lecturer in Communication at the University of the Sunshine Coast’ New Moreton Bay campus in Brisbane, Australia. · Chaired by Mr Francis Mdlongwa
14.00 - 14.20
Session 4: Emerging business and revenue models Dr Parkie Mbozi - Research on The Effectiveness of Social Media as a Tool for Opening Up Spaces for Women Leaders’ Participation in Zambia. · Chaired by Mr Francis Mdlongwa
14.20 - 14.30
Session 4: Emerging business and revenue models Q+A
14.30 - 14.50
Session 5: Emerging media innovation and creativity Ms Athandiwe Saba, Data Desk Editor at the Mail and Guardian, South Africa · Chaired by Prof Anthea Garman
14.50 - 15.10
Session 5: Emerging media innovation and creativity Lucky Brian Dlamini - Scrutinising South African media companies’ strategies for Generation Z’s news consumption. · Chaired by Prof Anthea Garman
15.10 - 15.20
Session 5: Emerging media innovation and creativity Q+A
15.20 - 15.40
Closing
15.40 - 17.00

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
09.45 - 10.00	Africa’s rising in the platform economy: A focus on creativity and innovation A conversation between Prof. Tawana Kupe, Academic and Vice Chancellor of the University of Pretoria, and Prof. Anthea Garman, head of Rhodes University's School of Journalism and Media Studies. 09.45 - 10.30
10.00 - 10.15
10.15 - 10.30

DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021

Africa’s rising in the platform economy: A focus on creativity and innovation A conversation between Prof. Tawana Kupe, Academic and Vice Chancellor of the University of Pretoria, and Prof. Anthea Garman, head of Rhodes University's School of Journalism and Media Studies.
09.45 - 10.30

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
13.30 - 13.45		Big Tech and Data, Disinformation, Truth and Inertia Panel discussion by Emeritus Prof. Guy Berger, Director for Policies and Strategies regarding Communication and Information at UNESCO, Prof. Cameren Peter at the Centre for Analytics and Social Change at UCT Business School, South Africa and Dr Anya Schiffrin. Chaired by Khadija Patel, Investigative journalist and freelancer, South Africa . 13.30 - 15.00
13.45 - 14.00
14.00 - 14.15
14.15 - 14.30
14.30 - 14.45
14.45 - 15.00

DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021

Big Tech and Data, Disinformation, Truth and Inertia Panel discussion by Emeritus Prof. Guy Berger, Director for Policies and Strategies regarding Communication and Information at UNESCO, Prof. Cameren Peter at the Centre for Analytics and Social Change at UCT Business School, South Africa and Dr Anya Schiffrin. Chaired by Khadija Patel, Investigative journalist and freelancer, South Africa .
13.30 - 15.00

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
15.30 - 15.45			Closing 15.40 - 17.00
15.45 - 16.00
16.00 - 16.15
16.15 - 16.30
16.30 - 16.45
16.45 - 17.00

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021

Closing
15.40 - 17.00

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
16.15 - 16.30		Closing remarks and introduction of the academic and research track 16.15 - 17.00
16.30 - 16.45
16.45 - 17.00

DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021

Closing remarks and introduction of the academic and research track
16.15 - 17.00

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
10.30 - 10.45	First hand testimonies of the impact of platformisation on African media Panel discussion and Q&A – Mr Styli Charalambous, Daily Maverick, South Africa; Mr Churchill Otienno, Nation Media Group, Kenya; Mr Bakari Machumu, Mwananchi Communications Limited, Tanzania and Ms Slindile Khanyile, Likhanyile Media, South Africa. Chaired by Mr Rod Amner 10.30 - 12.00
10.45 - 11.00
11.00 - 11.15
11.15 - 11.30
11.30 - 11.45
11.45 - 12.00

DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021

First hand testimonies of the impact of platformisation on African media Panel discussion and Q&A – Mr Styli Charalambous, Daily Maverick, South Africa; Mr Churchill Otienno, Nation Media Group, Kenya; Mr Bakari Machumu, Mwananchi Communications Limited, Tanzania and Ms Slindile Khanyile, Likhanyile Media, South Africa. Chaired by Mr Rod Amner
10.30 - 12.00

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
15.15 - 15.30		Information Security and Journalism Mr Daniel Cuthbert - Global Head of Cyber Security Research, Banco Santander and David Moepeng, Cyber Literacy Advocate and MA candidate in Cyberpsychology at Nottingham University, UK. Chaired by Dr Roukaya Kasenally, CEO, African Media Initiative (AMI) and Associate Professor in Media and Political Systems at the University of Mauritius. 15.15 - 16.15
15.30 - 15.45
15.45 - 16.00
16.00 - 16.15

DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021

Information Security and Journalism Mr Daniel Cuthbert - Global Head of Cyber Security Research, Banco Santander and David Moepeng, Cyber Literacy Advocate and MA candidate in Cyberpsychology at Nottingham University, UK. Chaired by Dr Roukaya Kasenally, CEO, African Media Initiative (AMI) and Associate Professor in Media and Political Systems at the University of Mauritius.
15.15 - 16.15

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
09.15 - 09.30			Keynote Prof Francis Nyamnjoh, Professor in Social Anthropology at the University of Cape Town, South Africa 09.15 - 09.45 Emerging genres of journalism Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Rethinking journalism curricula Emerging business and revenue models Emerging media innovation and creativity
09.30 - 09.45

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021

Keynote Prof Francis Nyamnjoh, Professor in Social Anthropology at the University of Cape Town, South Africa · Emerging genres of journalism Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Rethinking journalism curricula Emerging business and revenue models Emerging media innovation and creativity
09.15 - 09.45

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
10.15 - 10.30		Keynote - Harnessing Big Data by African media to improve journalism innovation Adi Eyal, Data Investigations Lead at The Sentry, South Africa. Chaired by Nathalie Ndongo-Seh, UN's Chief Resident Representative in Eswatini. 10.15 - 11.45
10.30 - 10.45
10.45 - 11.00
11.00 - 11.15
11.15 - 11.30
11.30 - 11.45

DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021

Keynote - Harnessing Big Data by African media to improve journalism innovation Adi Eyal, Data Investigations Lead at The Sentry, South Africa. Chaired by Nathalie Ndongo-Seh, UN's Chief Resident Representative in Eswatini.
10.15 - 11.45

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
13.00 - 13.15	Keynote – Global platformisation’s lessons and solutions: Do they work in Africa? Dr Anya Schiffrin - Director of the Technology, Media, and Communications specialization at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Chaired by Mr Sbu Ngalwa. 13.00 - 15.00
13.15 - 13.30
13.30 - 13.45
13.45 - 14.00
14.00 - 14.15
14.15 - 14.30
14.30 - 14.45
14.45 - 15.00

DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021

Keynote – Global platformisation’s lessons and solutions: Do they work in Africa? Dr Anya Schiffrin - Director of the Technology, Media, and Communications specialization at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Chaired by Mr Sbu Ngalwa.
13.00 - 15.00

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
12.00 - 12.15	Lunch Break 12.00 - 13.00
12.15 - 12.30
12.30 - 12.45
12.45 - 13.00

DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021

Lunch Break
12.00 - 13.00

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
12.30 - 12.45		Lunch Break 12.30 - 13.30
12.45 - 13.00
13.00 - 13.15
13.15 - 13.30

DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021

Lunch Break
12.30 - 13.30

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
13.00 - 13.15			Lunch Break 13.10 - 14.00
13.15 - 13.30
13.30 - 13.45
13.45 - 14.00

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021

Lunch Break
13.10 - 14.00

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
08.45 - 09.00	Opening Address Rhodes University’s Vice Chancellor Dr Sizwe Mabizela opens the conference 08.45 - 09.00

DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021

Opening Address Rhodes University’s Vice Chancellor Dr Sizwe Mabizela opens the conference
08.45 - 09.00

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
08.30 - 08.45		Opening Keynote - Datafication of the media: Opportunities and threats Ms Marietje Schaake - International Policy Director at Stanford University’s Cyber Policy Center and International Policy Fellow at Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence; Chaired by Dr Nathan Geffen, GroundUp, South Africa. 08.30 - 10.00
08.45 - 09.00
09.00 - 09.15
09.15 - 09.30
09.30 - 09.45
09.45 - 10.00

DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021

Opening Keynote - Datafication of the media: Opportunities and threats Ms Marietje Schaake - International Policy Director at Stanford University’s Cyber Policy Center and International Policy Fellow at Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence; Chaired by Dr Nathan Geffen, GroundUp, South Africa.
08.30 - 10.00

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
09.15 - 09.30	Opening Keynote – A critical look at the impact and future of platformisation in Africa Prof. Zizi Papacharissi, Head of the Communication Department, University of Illinois-Chicago, USA. Chaired by Prof. Anthea Garman, head of Rhodes University's School of Journalism and Media Studies. 09.15 - 09.45
09.30 - 09.45

DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021

Opening Keynote – A critical look at the impact and future of platformisation in Africa Prof. Zizi Papacharissi, Head of the Communication Department, University of Illinois-Chicago, USA. Chaired by Prof. Anthea Garman, head of Rhodes University's School of Journalism and Media Studies.
09.15 - 09.45

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
09.45 - 10.00			Q+A 09.45 - 10.00

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021

Q+A
09.45 - 10.00

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
10.00 - 10.15			Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism Prof. Admire Mare, Associate Professor and Deputy Head in the Department of Communication, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia. 10.00 - 11.20 Chaired by Dr Alette Schoon, Senior lecturer, School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Africa Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism : Niki Moore - The future of journalism – it will be ONLY New Media, get used to it. 10.20 - 10.30 Chaired by Dr Alette Schoon, Senior lecturer, School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Africa Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism Dr Thulani Tshabangu - Interpretive journalism as an emerging genre of citizen news discourse in Zimbabwe 10.30 - 10.40 Chaired by Dr Alette Schoon, Senior lecturer, School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Africa Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism Q+A 10.40 - 11.00
10.15 - 10.30
10.30 - 10.45
10.45 - 11.00
11.00 - 11.15
11.15 - 11.30

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021

Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism Prof. Admire Mare, Associate Professor and Deputy Head in the Department of Communication, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia. · Chaired by Dr Alette Schoon, Senior lecturer, School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Africa
10.00 - 11.20
Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism : Niki Moore - The future of journalism – it will be ONLY New Media, get used to it. · Chaired by Dr Alette Schoon, Senior lecturer, School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Africa
10.20 - 10.30
Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism Dr Thulani Tshabangu - Interpretive journalism as an emerging genre of citizen news discourse in Zimbabwe · Chaired by Dr Alette Schoon, Senior lecturer, School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Africa
10.30 - 10.40
Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism Q+A
10.40 - 11.00

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
11.15 - 11.30			Session 2: Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Prof Hayes Mabweazara, FHEA Lecturer in Media, Comms and International Journalism (Sociology), School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Glasgow, Scotland. 11.15 - 11.35 Chaired by Mr Rod Amner. Session 2: Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Leonard Makombe - Keeping afloat and flowing with the tide? How emerging small-scale newspaper enterprises in Zimbabwe survive in an environment with biting economic challenges 11.35 - 11.45 Chaired by Mr Rod Amner.
11.30 - 11.45
11.45 - 12.00			Session 2: Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Q+A 11.45 - 12.00

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021

Session 2: Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Prof Hayes Mabweazara, FHEA Lecturer in Media, Comms and International Journalism (Sociology), School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Glasgow, Scotland. · Chaired by Mr Rod Amner.
11.15 - 11.35
Session 2: Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Leonard Makombe - Keeping afloat and flowing with the tide? How emerging small-scale newspaper enterprises in Zimbabwe survive in an environment with biting economic challenges · Chaired by Mr Rod Amner.
11.35 - 11.45
Session 2: Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Q+A
11.45 - 12.00

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
12.00 - 12.15			Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Prof Sarah Chiumbu, Associate Professor in the School of Communication at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa 12.00 - 12.20 Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies. Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Sisanda Nkoala - COVID19 and learner-centred teaching: How the adoption of emergency blended learning pedagogies accelerated a change in teaching practice in higher education 12.20 - 12.30 Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies.
12.15 - 12.30
12.30 - 12.45			Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Prof Stanford Mukasa - The Diaspora Experience in Distance Education in Journalism and Media Studies for African Universities 12.30 - 12.40 Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies. Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Wiida Fourie-Basson - An environmental ethics curriculum for journalism students 12.40 - 12.50 Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies. Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Q+A 12.50 - 13.10
12.45 - 13.00
13.00 - 13.15

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021

Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Prof Sarah Chiumbu, Associate Professor in the School of Communication at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa · Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies.
12.00 - 12.20
Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Sisanda Nkoala - COVID19 and learner-centred teaching: How the adoption of emergency blended learning pedagogies accelerated a change in teaching practice in higher education · Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies.
12.20 - 12.30
Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Prof Stanford Mukasa - The Diaspora Experience in Distance Education in Journalism and Media Studies for African Universities · Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies.
12.30 - 12.40
Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Wiida Fourie-Basson - An environmental ethics curriculum for journalism students · Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies.
12.40 - 12.50
Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Q+A
12.50 - 13.10

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
14.00 - 14.15			Session 4: Emerging business and revenue models : Prof. Harry Dugmore, Senior Lecturer in Communication at the University of the Sunshine Coast’ New Moreton Bay campus in Brisbane, Australia. 14.00 - 14.20 Chaired by Mr Francis Mdlongwa Session 4: Emerging business and revenue models Dr Parkie Mbozi - Research on The Effectiveness of Social Media as a Tool for Opening Up Spaces for Women Leaders’ Participation in Zambia. 14.20 - 14.30 Chaired by Mr Francis Mdlongwa
14.15 - 14.30
14.30 - 14.45			Session 4: Emerging business and revenue models Q+A 14.30 - 14.50
14.45 - 15.00

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021

Session 4: Emerging business and revenue models : Prof. Harry Dugmore, Senior Lecturer in Communication at the University of the Sunshine Coast’ New Moreton Bay campus in Brisbane, Australia. · Chaired by Mr Francis Mdlongwa
14.00 - 14.20
Session 4: Emerging business and revenue models Dr Parkie Mbozi - Research on The Effectiveness of Social Media as a Tool for Opening Up Spaces for Women Leaders’ Participation in Zambia. · Chaired by Mr Francis Mdlongwa
14.20 - 14.30
Session 4: Emerging business and revenue models Q+A
14.30 - 14.50

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
14.45 - 15.00			Session 5: Emerging media innovation and creativity Ms Athandiwe Saba, Data Desk Editor at the Mail and Guardian, South Africa 14.50 - 15.10 Chaired by Prof Anthea Garman Session 5: Emerging media innovation and creativity Lucky Brian Dlamini - Scrutinising South African media companies’ strategies for Generation Z’s news consumption. 15.10 - 15.20 Chaired by Prof Anthea Garman Session 5: Emerging media innovation and creativity Q+A 15.20 - 15.40
15.00 - 15.15
15.15 - 15.30
15.30 - 15.45

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021

Session 5: Emerging media innovation and creativity Ms Athandiwe Saba, Data Desk Editor at the Mail and Guardian, South Africa · Chaired by Prof Anthea Garman
14.50 - 15.10
Session 5: Emerging media innovation and creativity Lucky Brian Dlamini - Scrutinising South African media companies’ strategies for Generation Z’s news consumption. · Chaired by Prof Anthea Garman
15.10 - 15.20
Session 5: Emerging media innovation and creativity Q+A
15.20 - 15.40

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
11.45 - 12.00		Social Accountability Data Journalism Reporting Awards Led by Ms Julie Middleton and Mr Francis Mdongwa 11.45 - 12.30
12.00 - 12.15
12.15 - 12.30

DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021

Social Accountability Data Journalism Reporting Awards Led by Ms Julie Middleton and Mr Francis Mdongwa
11.45 - 12.30

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
15.15 - 15.30	Structured networking sessions 15.15 - 17.00
15.30 - 15.45
15.45 - 16.00
16.00 - 16.15
16.15 - 16.30
16.30 - 16.45
16.45 - 17.00

DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021

Structured networking sessions
15.15 - 17.00

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
15.00 - 15.15		Tea Break 15.00 - 15.15

DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021

Tea Break
15.00 - 15.15

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
10.00 - 10.15		Tea break 10.00 - 10.15

DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021

Tea break
10.00 - 10.15

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
09.00 - 09.15	Tea Break 09.00 - 09.15

DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021

Tea Break
09.00 - 09.15

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
15.00 - 15.15	Tea Break 15.00 - 15.15

DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021

Tea Break
15.00 - 15.15

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
11.00 - 11.15			Tea Break 11.00 - 11.15

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021

Tea Break
11.00 - 11.15

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
08.30 - 08.45	Welcome Address Highway Africa Director Mr Francis Mdlongwa 08.30 - 08.45

DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021

Welcome Address Highway Africa Director Mr Francis Mdlongwa
08.30 - 08.45

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
09.00 - 09.15			Welcome-Theme: New news for new times Prof. Anthea Garman. 09.00 - 09.15 Journalism all over the world is in an existential crisis. But this profession has many champions who are deeply invested in the ongoing role that journalism plays in enlarging democracy, ensuring freedom of expression and safeguarding the right to information. On day three of this year’s Highway Africa conference we turn to how journalism could be reinvigorated as a renewed force for good in the world. This academic and research track within HA has an unashamedly future focus. We are asking researchers where we see the seeds of rebirth, reimagination and renewal.

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021

Welcome-Theme: New news for new times Prof. Anthea Garman. · Journalism all over the world is in an existential crisis. But this profession has many champions who are deeply invested in the ongoing role that journalism plays in enlarging democracy, ensuring freedom of expression and safeguarding the right to information. On day three of this year’s Highway Africa conference we turn to how journalism could be reinvigorated as a renewed force for good in the world. This academic and research track within HA has an unashamedly future focus. We are asking researchers where we see the seeds of rebirth, reimagination and renewal.
09.00 - 09.15

	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
15.30 - 15.45		Closing 15.40 - 17.00
15.45 - 16.00
16.00 - 16.15
16.15 - 16.30	Closing remarks and introduction of the academic and research track 16.15 - 17.00
16.30 - 16.45
16.45 - 17.00

DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021

Closing remarks and introduction of the academic and research track
16.15 - 17.00

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021

Closing
15.40 - 17.00

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
08.30 - 08.45		Opening Keynote - Datafication of the media: Opportunities and threats Ms Marietje Schaake - International Policy Director at Stanford University’s Cyber Policy Center and International Policy Fellow at Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence; Chaired by Dr Nathan Geffen, GroundUp, South Africa. 08.30 - 10.00
08.45 - 09.00
09.00 - 09.15			Welcome-Theme: New news for new times Prof. Anthea Garman. 09.00 - 09.15 Journalism all over the world is in an existential crisis. But this profession has many champions who are deeply invested in the ongoing role that journalism plays in enlarging democracy, ensuring freedom of expression and safeguarding the right to information. On day three of this year’s Highway Africa conference we turn to how journalism could be reinvigorated as a renewed force for good in the world. This academic and research track within HA has an unashamedly future focus. We are asking researchers where we see the seeds of rebirth, reimagination and renewal.
09.15 - 09.30	Opening Keynote – A critical look at the impact and future of platformisation in Africa Prof. Zizi Papacharissi, Head of the Communication Department, University of Illinois-Chicago, USA. Chaired by Prof. Anthea Garman, head of Rhodes University's School of Journalism and Media Studies. 09.15 - 09.45		Keynote Prof Francis Nyamnjoh, Professor in Social Anthropology at the University of Cape Town, South Africa 09.15 - 09.45 Emerging genres of journalism Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Rethinking journalism curricula Emerging business and revenue models Emerging media innovation and creativity
09.30 - 09.45
09.45 - 10.00
10.00 - 10.15
10.15 - 10.30
10.30 - 10.45
10.45 - 11.00
11.00 - 11.15
11.15 - 11.30
11.30 - 11.45
11.45 - 12.00
12.00 - 12.15
12.15 - 12.30
12.30 - 12.45
12.45 - 13.00
13.00 - 13.15	Keynote – Global platformisation’s lessons and solutions: Do they work in Africa? Dr Anya Schiffrin - Director of the Technology, Media, and Communications specialization at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Chaired by Mr Sbu Ngalwa. 13.00 - 15.00
13.15 - 13.30
13.30 - 13.45
13.45 - 14.00
14.00 - 14.15
14.15 - 14.30
14.30 - 14.45
14.45 - 15.00

DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021

Opening Keynote – A critical look at the impact and future of platformisation in Africa Prof. Zizi Papacharissi, Head of the Communication Department, University of Illinois-Chicago, USA. Chaired by Prof. Anthea Garman, head of Rhodes University's School of Journalism and Media Studies.
09.15 - 09.45
Keynote – Global platformisation’s lessons and solutions: Do they work in Africa? Dr Anya Schiffrin - Director of the Technology, Media, and Communications specialization at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Chaired by Mr Sbu Ngalwa.
13.00 - 15.00

DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021

Opening Keynote - Datafication of the media: Opportunities and threats Ms Marietje Schaake - International Policy Director at Stanford University’s Cyber Policy Center and International Policy Fellow at Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence; Chaired by Dr Nathan Geffen, GroundUp, South Africa.
08.30 - 10.00

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021

Welcome-Theme: New news for new times Prof. Anthea Garman. · Journalism all over the world is in an existential crisis. But this profession has many champions who are deeply invested in the ongoing role that journalism plays in enlarging democracy, ensuring freedom of expression and safeguarding the right to information. On day three of this year’s Highway Africa conference we turn to how journalism could be reinvigorated as a renewed force for good in the world. This academic and research track within HA has an unashamedly future focus. We are asking researchers where we see the seeds of rebirth, reimagination and renewal.
09.00 - 09.15
Keynote Prof Francis Nyamnjoh, Professor in Social Anthropology at the University of Cape Town, South Africa · Emerging genres of journalism Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Rethinking journalism curricula Emerging business and revenue models Emerging media innovation and creativity
09.15 - 09.45

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
12.00 - 12.15	Lunch Break 12.00 - 13.00
12.15 - 12.30
12.30 - 12.45		Lunch Break 12.30 - 13.30
12.45 - 13.00
13.00 - 13.15			Lunch Break 13.10 - 14.00
13.15 - 13.30
13.30 - 13.45
13.45 - 14.00

DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021

Lunch Break
12.00 - 13.00

DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021

Lunch Break
12.30 - 13.30

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021

Lunch Break
13.10 - 14.00

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
15.15 - 15.30	Structured networking sessions 15.15 - 17.00
15.30 - 15.45
15.45 - 16.00
16.00 - 16.15
16.15 - 16.30
16.30 - 16.45
16.45 - 17.00

DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021

Structured networking sessions
15.15 - 17.00

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
08.30 - 08.45	Welcome Address Highway Africa Director Mr Francis Mdlongwa 08.30 - 08.45
08.45 - 09.00	Opening Address Rhodes University’s Vice Chancellor Dr Sizwe Mabizela opens the conference 08.45 - 09.00

DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021

Welcome Address Highway Africa Director Mr Francis Mdlongwa
08.30 - 08.45
Opening Address Rhodes University’s Vice Chancellor Dr Sizwe Mabizela opens the conference
08.45 - 09.00

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
09.45 - 10.00	Africa’s rising in the platform economy: A focus on creativity and innovation A conversation between Prof. Tawana Kupe, Academic and Vice Chancellor of the University of Pretoria, and Prof. Anthea Garman, head of Rhodes University's School of Journalism and Media Studies. 09.45 - 10.30
10.00 - 10.15			Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism Prof. Admire Mare, Associate Professor and Deputy Head in the Department of Communication, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia. 10.00 - 11.20 Chaired by Dr Alette Schoon, Senior lecturer, School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Africa Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism : Niki Moore - The future of journalism – it will be ONLY New Media, get used to it. 10.20 - 10.30 Chaired by Dr Alette Schoon, Senior lecturer, School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Africa Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism Dr Thulani Tshabangu - Interpretive journalism as an emerging genre of citizen news discourse in Zimbabwe 10.30 - 10.40 Chaired by Dr Alette Schoon, Senior lecturer, School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Africa Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism Q+A 10.40 - 11.00 Session 2: Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Prof Hayes Mabweazara, FHEA Lecturer in Media, Comms and International Journalism (Sociology), School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Glasgow, Scotland. 11.15 - 11.35 Chaired by Mr Rod Amner. Session 2: Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Leonard Makombe - Keeping afloat and flowing with the tide? How emerging small-scale newspaper enterprises in Zimbabwe survive in an environment with biting economic challenges 11.35 - 11.45 Chaired by Mr Rod Amner.
10.15 - 10.30		Keynote - Harnessing Big Data by African media to improve journalism innovation Adi Eyal, Data Investigations Lead at The Sentry, South Africa. Chaired by Nathalie Ndongo-Seh, UN's Chief Resident Representative in Eswatini. 10.15 - 11.45
10.30 - 10.45	First hand testimonies of the impact of platformisation on African media Panel discussion and Q&A – Mr Styli Charalambous, Daily Maverick, South Africa; Mr Churchill Otienno, Nation Media Group, Kenya; Mr Bakari Machumu, Mwananchi Communications Limited, Tanzania and Ms Slindile Khanyile, Likhanyile Media, South Africa. Chaired by Mr Rod Amner 10.30 - 12.00
10.45 - 11.00
11.00 - 11.15
11.15 - 11.30
11.30 - 11.45
11.45 - 12.00		Social Accountability Data Journalism Reporting Awards Led by Ms Julie Middleton and Mr Francis Mdongwa 11.45 - 12.30	Session 2: Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Q+A 11.45 - 12.00
12.00 - 12.15			Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Prof Sarah Chiumbu, Associate Professor in the School of Communication at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa 12.00 - 12.20 Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies. Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Sisanda Nkoala - COVID19 and learner-centred teaching: How the adoption of emergency blended learning pedagogies accelerated a change in teaching practice in higher education 12.20 - 12.30 Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies.
12.15 - 12.30
12.30 - 12.45			Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Prof Stanford Mukasa - The Diaspora Experience in Distance Education in Journalism and Media Studies for African Universities 12.30 - 12.40 Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies. Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Wiida Fourie-Basson - An environmental ethics curriculum for journalism students 12.40 - 12.50 Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies. Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Q+A 12.50 - 13.10
12.45 - 13.00
13.00 - 13.15
13.15 - 13.30
13.30 - 13.45		Big Tech and Data, Disinformation, Truth and Inertia Panel discussion by Emeritus Prof. Guy Berger, Director for Policies and Strategies regarding Communication and Information at UNESCO, Prof. Cameren Peter at the Centre for Analytics and Social Change at UCT Business School, South Africa and Dr Anya Schiffrin. Chaired by Khadija Patel, Investigative journalist and freelancer, South Africa . 13.30 - 15.00
13.45 - 14.00
14.00 - 14.15			Session 4: Emerging business and revenue models : Prof. Harry Dugmore, Senior Lecturer in Communication at the University of the Sunshine Coast’ New Moreton Bay campus in Brisbane, Australia. 14.00 - 14.20 Chaired by Mr Francis Mdlongwa Session 4: Emerging business and revenue models Dr Parkie Mbozi - Research on The Effectiveness of Social Media as a Tool for Opening Up Spaces for Women Leaders’ Participation in Zambia. 14.20 - 14.30 Chaired by Mr Francis Mdlongwa
14.15 - 14.30
14.30 - 14.45			Session 4: Emerging business and revenue models Q+A 14.30 - 14.50 Session 5: Emerging media innovation and creativity Ms Athandiwe Saba, Data Desk Editor at the Mail and Guardian, South Africa 14.50 - 15.10 Chaired by Prof Anthea Garman Session 5: Emerging media innovation and creativity Lucky Brian Dlamini - Scrutinising South African media companies’ strategies for Generation Z’s news consumption. 15.10 - 15.20 Chaired by Prof Anthea Garman Session 5: Emerging media innovation and creativity Q+A 15.20 - 15.40
14.45 - 15.00
15.00 - 15.15
15.15 - 15.30		Information Security and Journalism Mr Daniel Cuthbert - Global Head of Cyber Security Research, Banco Santander and David Moepeng, Cyber Literacy Advocate and MA candidate in Cyberpsychology at Nottingham University, UK. Chaired by Dr Roukaya Kasenally, CEO, African Media Initiative (AMI) and Associate Professor in Media and Political Systems at the University of Mauritius. 15.15 - 16.15
15.30 - 15.45
15.45 - 16.00
16.00 - 16.15

DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021

Africa’s rising in the platform economy: A focus on creativity and innovation A conversation between Prof. Tawana Kupe, Academic and Vice Chancellor of the University of Pretoria, and Prof. Anthea Garman, head of Rhodes University's School of Journalism and Media Studies.
09.45 - 10.30
First hand testimonies of the impact of platformisation on African media Panel discussion and Q&A – Mr Styli Charalambous, Daily Maverick, South Africa; Mr Churchill Otienno, Nation Media Group, Kenya; Mr Bakari Machumu, Mwananchi Communications Limited, Tanzania and Ms Slindile Khanyile, Likhanyile Media, South Africa. Chaired by Mr Rod Amner
10.30 - 12.00

DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021

Keynote - Harnessing Big Data by African media to improve journalism innovation Adi Eyal, Data Investigations Lead at The Sentry, South Africa. Chaired by Nathalie Ndongo-Seh, UN's Chief Resident Representative in Eswatini.
10.15 - 11.45
Social Accountability Data Journalism Reporting Awards Led by Ms Julie Middleton and Mr Francis Mdongwa
11.45 - 12.30
Big Tech and Data, Disinformation, Truth and Inertia Panel discussion by Emeritus Prof. Guy Berger, Director for Policies and Strategies regarding Communication and Information at UNESCO, Prof. Cameren Peter at the Centre for Analytics and Social Change at UCT Business School, South Africa and Dr Anya Schiffrin. Chaired by Khadija Patel, Investigative journalist and freelancer, South Africa .
13.30 - 15.00
Information Security and Journalism Mr Daniel Cuthbert - Global Head of Cyber Security Research, Banco Santander and David Moepeng, Cyber Literacy Advocate and MA candidate in Cyberpsychology at Nottingham University, UK. Chaired by Dr Roukaya Kasenally, CEO, African Media Initiative (AMI) and Associate Professor in Media and Political Systems at the University of Mauritius.
15.15 - 16.15

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021

Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism Prof. Admire Mare, Associate Professor and Deputy Head in the Department of Communication, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia. · Chaired by Dr Alette Schoon, Senior lecturer, School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Africa
10.00 - 11.20
Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism : Niki Moore - The future of journalism – it will be ONLY New Media, get used to it. · Chaired by Dr Alette Schoon, Senior lecturer, School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Africa
10.20 - 10.30
Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism Dr Thulani Tshabangu - Interpretive journalism as an emerging genre of citizen news discourse in Zimbabwe · Chaired by Dr Alette Schoon, Senior lecturer, School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Africa
10.30 - 10.40
Session 1: Emerging genres of journalism Q+A
10.40 - 11.00
Session 2: Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Prof Hayes Mabweazara, FHEA Lecturer in Media, Comms and International Journalism (Sociology), School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Glasgow, Scotland. · Chaired by Mr Rod Amner.
11.15 - 11.35
Session 2: Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Leonard Makombe - Keeping afloat and flowing with the tide? How emerging small-scale newspaper enterprises in Zimbabwe survive in an environment with biting economic challenges · Chaired by Mr Rod Amner.
11.35 - 11.45
Session 2: Emerging shapes and scopes of news organisations and emerging work practices Q+A
11.45 - 12.00
Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Prof Sarah Chiumbu, Associate Professor in the School of Communication at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa · Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies.
12.00 - 12.20
Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Sisanda Nkoala - COVID19 and learner-centred teaching: How the adoption of emergency blended learning pedagogies accelerated a change in teaching practice in higher education · Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies.
12.20 - 12.30
Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Prof Stanford Mukasa - The Diaspora Experience in Distance Education in Journalism and Media Studies for African Universities · Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies.
12.30 - 12.40
Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Wiida Fourie-Basson - An environmental ethics curriculum for journalism students · Chaired by Dr Jeanne du Toit, Deputy Head of the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies.
12.40 - 12.50
Session 3: Rethinking journalism curricula Q+A
12.50 - 13.10
Session 4: Emerging business and revenue models : Prof. Harry Dugmore, Senior Lecturer in Communication at the University of the Sunshine Coast’ New Moreton Bay campus in Brisbane, Australia. · Chaired by Mr Francis Mdlongwa
14.00 - 14.20
Session 4: Emerging business and revenue models Dr Parkie Mbozi - Research on The Effectiveness of Social Media as a Tool for Opening Up Spaces for Women Leaders’ Participation in Zambia. · Chaired by Mr Francis Mdlongwa
14.20 - 14.30
Session 4: Emerging business and revenue models Q+A
14.30 - 14.50
Session 5: Emerging media innovation and creativity Ms Athandiwe Saba, Data Desk Editor at the Mail and Guardian, South Africa · Chaired by Prof Anthea Garman
14.50 - 15.10
Session 5: Emerging media innovation and creativity Lucky Brian Dlamini - Scrutinising South African media companies’ strategies for Generation Z’s news consumption. · Chaired by Prof Anthea Garman
15.10 - 15.20
Session 5: Emerging media innovation and creativity Q+A
15.20 - 15.40

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
09.45 - 10.00			Q+A 09.45 - 10.00

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021

Q+A
09.45 - 10.00

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
09.00 - 09.15	Tea Break 09.00 - 09.15
09.15 - 09.30
09.30 - 09.45
09.45 - 10.00
10.00 - 10.15		Tea break 10.00 - 10.15
10.15 - 10.30
10.30 - 10.45
10.45 - 11.00
11.00 - 11.15			Tea Break 11.00 - 11.15
11.15 - 11.30
11.30 - 11.45
11.45 - 12.00
12.00 - 12.15
12.15 - 12.30
12.30 - 12.45
12.45 - 13.00
13.00 - 13.15
13.15 - 13.30
13.30 - 13.45
13.45 - 14.00
14.00 - 14.15
14.15 - 14.30
14.30 - 14.45
14.45 - 15.00
15.00 - 15.15	Tea Break 15.00 - 15.15	Tea Break 15.00 - 15.15

DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021

Tea Break
09.00 - 09.15
Tea Break
15.00 - 15.15

DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021

Tea break
10.00 - 10.15
Tea Break
15.00 - 15.15

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021

Tea Break
11.00 - 11.15

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
08.30 - 08.45	Welcome Address Highway Africa Director Mr Francis Mdlongwa 08.30 - 08.45

DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021

Welcome Address Highway Africa Director Mr Francis Mdlongwa
08.30 - 08.45

No conferences available!

Corridor programme

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
09.30 - 09.45			Corridor (Day3) 09.30 - 15.30
09.45 - 10.00	Corridor (Day1) 09.45 - 17.00
10.00 - 10.15
10.15 - 10.30		Corridor (Day2) 10.15 - 16.15
10.30 - 10.45
10.45 - 11.00
11.00 - 11.15
11.15 - 11.30
11.30 - 11.45
11.45 - 12.00
12.00 - 12.15
12.15 - 12.30
12.30 - 12.45
12.45 - 13.00
13.00 - 13.15
13.15 - 13.30
13.30 - 13.45
13.45 - 14.00
14.00 - 14.15
14.15 - 14.30
14.30 - 14.45
14.45 - 15.00
15.00 - 15.15
15.15 - 15.30
15.30 - 15.45
15.45 - 16.00
16.00 - 16.15
16.15 - 16.30
16.30 - 16.45
16.45 - 17.00

DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021

Corridor (Day1)
09.45 - 17.00

DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021

Corridor (Day2)
10.15 - 16.15

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021

Corridor (Day3)
09.30 - 15.30

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
09.45 - 10.00	Corridor (Day1) 09.45 - 17.00
10.00 - 10.15
10.15 - 10.30
10.30 - 10.45
10.45 - 11.00
11.00 - 11.15
11.15 - 11.30
11.30 - 11.45
11.45 - 12.00
12.00 - 12.15
12.15 - 12.30
12.30 - 12.45
12.45 - 13.00
13.00 - 13.15
13.15 - 13.30
13.30 - 13.45
13.45 - 14.00
14.00 - 14.15
14.15 - 14.30
14.30 - 14.45
14.45 - 15.00
15.00 - 15.15
15.15 - 15.30
15.30 - 15.45
15.45 - 16.00
16.00 - 16.15
16.15 - 16.30
16.30 - 16.45
16.45 - 17.00

DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021

Corridor (Day1)
09.45 - 17.00

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
10.15 - 10.30		Corridor (Day2) 10.15 - 16.15
10.30 - 10.45
10.45 - 11.00
11.00 - 11.15
11.15 - 11.30
11.30 - 11.45
11.45 - 12.00
12.00 - 12.15
12.15 - 12.30
12.30 - 12.45
12.45 - 13.00
13.00 - 13.15
13.15 - 13.30
13.30 - 13.45
13.45 - 14.00
14.00 - 14.15
14.15 - 14.30
14.30 - 14.45
14.45 - 15.00
15.00 - 15.15
15.15 - 15.30
15.30 - 15.45
15.45 - 16.00
16.00 - 16.15

DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021

Corridor (Day2)
10.15 - 16.15

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
09.30 - 09.45			Corridor (Day3) 09.30 - 15.30
09.45 - 10.00
10.00 - 10.15
10.15 - 10.30
10.30 - 10.45
10.45 - 11.00
11.00 - 11.15
11.15 - 11.30
11.30 - 11.45
11.45 - 12.00
12.00 - 12.15
12.15 - 12.30
12.30 - 12.45
12.45 - 13.00
13.00 - 13.15
13.15 - 13.30
13.30 - 13.45
13.45 - 14.00
14.00 - 14.15
14.15 - 14.30
14.30 - 14.45
14.45 - 15.00
15.00 - 15.15
15.15 - 15.30

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021

Corridor (Day3)
09.30 - 15.30

No conferences available in closing-address category!

No conferences available in keynote-address category!

No conferences available in lunch-break category!

	DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021	DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021	DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021
09.30 - 09.45			Corridor (Day3) 09.30 - 15.30
09.45 - 10.00	Corridor (Day1) 09.45 - 17.00
10.00 - 10.15
10.15 - 10.30		Corridor (Day2) 10.15 - 16.15
10.30 - 10.45
10.45 - 11.00
11.00 - 11.15
11.15 - 11.30
11.30 - 11.45
11.45 - 12.00
12.00 - 12.15
12.15 - 12.30
12.30 - 12.45
12.45 - 13.00
13.00 - 13.15
13.15 - 13.30
13.30 - 13.45
13.45 - 14.00
14.00 - 14.15
14.15 - 14.30
14.30 - 14.45
14.45 - 15.00
15.00 - 15.15
15.15 - 15.30
15.30 - 15.45
15.45 - 16.00
16.00 - 16.15
16.15 - 16.30
16.30 - 16.45
16.45 - 17.00

DAY ONE: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2021

Corridor (Day1)
09.45 - 17.00

DAY TWO: TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021

Corridor (Day2)
10.15 - 16.15

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021

Corridor (Day3)
09.30 - 15.30

No conferences available in opening-address category!

No conferences available in presentation category!

No conferences available in research-session category!

No conferences available in tea-break category!

No conferences available in welcome-address category!

No conferences available!