10 Zimbabwean Content Creators Selected For Zim’s First Entrepreneurial Journalism Program
The promising content creators will spend six months learning new concepts, collaborating and refining their news ventures
Ten emerging content creators from around Zimbabwe have been selected to be part of the inaugural Entrepreneurial Journalism Training and Mentorship Program run by the Zimbabwe Centre for Media and Information Literacy in collaboration with the Department of Journalism and Media Studies at the National University of Science and Technology.
The six-months program, the first of its kind in Zimbabwe, empowers promising journalism and media creators to develop local sites, newsletters, podcasts and YouTube Channels, and other journalism products, into sustainable niche news ventures serving local communities.
The program is supported by a grant from the U.S Embassy Public Affairs Section in Harare.
Meet the Cohort
Fairness Moyana is a freelance journalist based in Hwange district covering Matabeleland North. Moyana covers climate change, health, tourism, mining, women and children, amongst other beats. He is also a podcaster and an aspiring video caster. Follow him on Twitter @moyanajnr.
Tjedu Moyo is a freelance journalist who uses digital media platforms such as blogs, podcasts and social media to amplify voices of youths and communities on issues affecting them. Follow her on Twitter @buhle1523.
Tatenda Samantha Majoni is a journalist whose skillset ranges from multilingual copywriting across platforms, to digital marketing, client and stakeholder relations and mass media communications. Her passion lies within the infinite space of words for strategic creative communication. Follow her on Twitter @paprikababes.
Rumbidzai Chantelle Mwandimutsira, is a content creator who is passionate about podcasting and storytelling. She was part of the team that produced and hosted the Nhai Onai and the Guys podcast under the moniker, Skittles. Follow her on Twitter @sheisskittles.
Nonhlanhla Mkandla is a content creator with over a decade of experience across the media industry. She is currently the editor in chief of a Bulawayo based grassroots publication, Ekasi Magazine.
Locadia Mavhudzi is an enthusiastic journalist with a decade of experience in print, radio and television journalism. She supports progressive development journalism which has motivated her to start a news in-depth website www.baobabtimes.com. Follow her on Twitter @locamavhudzi.
Itai Muzondo is the founder and director of Community Talk News, an online publication based in Gweru. The publication covers stories that happen in the Midlands Province and broader Zimbabwean marginalized communities. Follow him on Twitter @ItaiMuzondo.
Calvin Manika is a journalist based in Hwange and an advocate for development journalism. He is currently working with Bancane Media Trust, a media organization with a focus on reporting on children and their rights. Follow him on Twitter @calvinmanika.
Davison Kaiyo is a content creator who has served as a journalist, public relations and communications person for over a decade. Follow him on Twitter @davekaiyo.
Alport Ndebele is a video content creator, cinematographer, editor and a development practitioner based in Bulawayo. He is experienced in videography and digital content for high end productions such as music videos, short films and documentaries. Follow him on Twitter @AliShotit.
