Daniel Tonga

Daniel Tonga is an esteemed journalist, economist, author, and communications professional with a distinguished career in media. He has served in various capacities, including Editor, Producer, and Head of the News Department at Prime Television Zambia. His journalistic work with Voice of America (VOA) has been pivotal in analyzing the economic and geopolitical dynamics of Zambia, with a particular focus on the impact of international firms on local businesses and the strategic interests of global powers in the region.

Tonga's contributions to literature and research are notable. He was a contributing researcher to 'An Enterprise Map of Zambia,' a book profiling leading Zambian companies, commissioned by the International Growth Centre (ICG) and the London School of Economics. He is also the author of 'Enemies of Truth' and has published several research papers in media and communication journals. His freelance journalism has reached a global audience through outlets such as France24, Global Times China, International News Agency-UK, Kenya Television Network (KTN), and Talk Radio 702.

Academically accomplished, Tonga holds a Diploma in Journalism, a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, a Master's Degree in Global Business Journalism, an MBA, and an MSc in Economics and Finance. His expertise in communications is further demonstrated by his current role as a Communications Specialist with MultiChoice Group - Zambia. Tonga is a fellow of the National Press Foundation in the United States, an alumnus of the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ) in Germany, and the Radio Nederlands Training Centre (RNTC) in the Netherlands. He is actively involved with media organizations, including the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia and the African Editors Economics Editors Network (A.E.E.N.).