The African Press Organization has announced that ICT journalist, John Churu, from Botswana won the APO invitation to participate in the AfricaCom 2012, the premier Pan-African communications event, taking place in Cape Town, South Africa, from November 13 to 15, 2012.
APO will offer transport, accommodation and per diem for Churu to travel to Cape Town and cover the entire event.
For three years, Churu has been Botswana Bureau Chief for Biztechafrica.com and has written extensively on ICT issues.
“We are delighted for John and hope that this experience at the AfricaCom 2012 will benefit not only him, but also Biztechafrica.com and its readers,” said Eloïne Barry, APO Executive Director.
Churu has written for the Sunday Tribune and Mmegi Newspapers in Botswana.
He is a member of the Botswana Editors’ Forum.