Journalists from Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe are encouraged to apply for a NSJ Training course in business reporting, taking place in Mozambique from 24 April to 5 May 2006. This course is designed to help journalists attain high professional standards of reporting in their own environments. The cost of the course, accommodation and a daily stipend for food is covered by NSJ. Participants are required to cover half of their transportation costs. Women journalists are encouraged to apply.

For more information, contact the training manager, Southern African Media Training Trust (NSJ), email: nsj@nsjtraining.org, tel: 258 1 493400

Eligibility: Business and economic reporters in the SADC region.

Deadline: 20 March, 2006