As Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week 2025 draws to a close, the question of what it truly means to be media literate in Africa takes on renewed urgency. UNESCO’s theme for this year – “Minds Over AI: MIL in Digital Spaces” – invites us to move beyond commemoration and turn awareness into action. […]
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Lucy Jamieson, University of Cape Town and Heidi Matisonn, University of Cape Town The United States’ most senior public health official, surgeon-general Vivek Murthy, believes social media platforms should come with warning labels. The United Nations’ education, science and culture agency says smartphones should be banned in schools. Chinese regulators are pushing to limit children’s […]
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ACME understands that a thriving democracy depends on an informed and engaged citizenry. This is where our media literacy and communications programme comes in. We equip individuals and organisations with the necessary skills to navigate the complex media landscape, empowering them to become active participants in shaping public discourse. Why media literacy matters matters In […]
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