Michelle Chifamba

Michelle Chifamba is a freelance journalist based in Harare, Zimbabwe. She writes features on women, health, politics and finance, which have been published by both local, regional and international news agencies such as IPS News and Radio Netherlands Worldwide. She is currently the Zimbabwe correspondent for The Africa Report. You can find her on Twitter @NdaiziveiChifam

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Zimbabwean women game-changers in wildlife conservation

Harare Zimbabwe’s wildlife landscape is endowed by different animal species, beautifying its environment, yet due to the increasing number of unlicensed animal poachers- the wildlife’s existence is threatened.   According to wildlife reports, poachers and wildlife traders kill approximately 30,000 African elephants every year. A United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development report, says that despite…

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Comedy duo takes on societal ills with satire

Samantha “Gonyeti” Kureya and Sharon “Magi” Chideu have been creating humorous and satirical content tackling the day-to-day issues affecting ordinary Zimbabweans for nearly a decade. Mention Gonyeti and Magi and you will get knowing nods and smiles in response. Kureya chose Gonyeti as her stage name with reference to the size of her body – Gonyeti is street slang for the size of haulage trucks. Chideu goes…

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