Zaheer Cassim is a journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Vicky Stark is a journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. She currently works as a freelance reporter for Voice of America TV, radio and online. She is also the producer of the Weekend Breakfast Show on Cape Talk radio. Previously she was a freelance bulletin writer and reporter for the South Read moreAfrican Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). Before that, she spent eight years at the 24-hour television news channel, eNCA where she worked as a Senior Broadcast Producer. 


WORK EXPERIENCE CHRONOLOGY:

Freelance Reporter | Voice of America October 2018 - present  
See stories here: https://www.voanews.com/author/vicky-stark/utbyi

Producer | Cape Talk Radio - October 2021 - present 

Freelance Bulletin Writer, Reporter | South African Broadcasting Corporation March 2020 - November 2021

Output Editor, Senior Broadcast Producer | eNCA July 2011 - November 2019

Owner | Vicky Stark Inc. Communications 2002 – 2011

Trainer, Producer | SABC Radio 2002 - 2004

Assistant News Editor | The Cape Argus 2000 – 2002

Freelance Sports Editor, Anchor| e.tv 1998 and 2001

Reporter, Anchor, News Editor | P4 Radio 1997 – 2000

Researcher, Reporter, Media Officer | Robben Island Museum 1997

Reporter | The Southeaster at South

mohamed Muktar kheir is a journalist based in Dadaab, Kenya.

My name is Abdulkadir Mohamed Abdulle aka Abdulkadir Ok, i am a journalist based in Somalia covering news, humanitarian reporting and violences caused by the terrorists against the innocents including women, children and the elderly. I am also VOA’s Somali service correspondent in Mogadishu, Read moreSomalia.

Toure Boubacar is a journalist based in Gao, Mali.
EXPERIENCES PROFETIONNELLES
Diplôme  des Ecoles Normales Secondaires(ENSEC)
2004------- : Directeur de la Radio AADAR KOIMA
2008-2015 : Coordinateur des radios de proximité  de la région de Gao membre de l’URTEL (Union des radios et télévisions Read morelibres du Mali)

Mars 2012- Décembre 2012 : Correspondant Fondation pour les médias en Afrique de l’Ouest
2012 : Formateur régional du réseau AADAR sur les capacités des radios communautaires sur les enjeux de la gouvernance inclusive à Gao
Depuis 2012: Correspondant  de la Voix de l’Amérique(VOA)  avec en étoile de fond la Couverture médiatique de l’occupation  djihadiste des régions Nord du Mali. 
2013 : Correspondant du Studio Tamani pour la  couverture des élections Présidentielles et législatives  dans la  Région de Gao
2010-2014 : Personne ressource en communication pour le centre de santé de référence Gao
2014 : Chargé à la communication à l’Académie d’enseignement Gao
2015-2018 : Membre du bureau de l’URTEL chargé des relations extérieures
Depuis Novembre  2016 : Conseiller municipal  dans la commune urbaine de Gao 
Février 2017 : Formateur régional de l’Atelier de formation sur les  clubs d’écoute organisé par l(UNICEF
Avril 2017 : Président de la ligue régionale de football de Gao
2017 : Formateur régional pour l’Atelier en CA (Communauté des apprentissages) des maitres
Mars 2018 : Formateur de l’Atelier de renforcement des capacités des radios de proximité de la région de Gao organisé par CFI

Formation Supplémentaires :
2007 : Atelier de renforcement des capacités des journalistes sur les genres radiophoniques et le montage organisé par la Maison de la Presse à Bamako
Février 2008 : Atelier de formation sur la prévention  et la gestion des conflits par la radio organisée par l’URTEL sous le Financement d

Yazeed Kamaldien is a journalist, photographer and documentary filmmaker based in Cape Town, South Africa. He has produced his own short films, worked as a production manager with production companies as well as researcher. He has also worked as a fixer with international production companies. His Read morework has  taken him to more than 40 countries, including stints in Yemen, Jordan, Sudan and extensive travels in European countries and Brazil.

Based between South Africa and Italy 
with 3 decades experience delivering quality news packages 
and live transmissions to a global audience across various International networks from any location
worldwide using Final Cut Pro, Adobe Pro, Bgan, Aviwest and LiveU.
Covering hard news, feature Read morestories and more

Hostile Environment First Aid Training (HEFAT) Certified

Let me know what you need and i will get it done!

Meet Sirayah-Shiraz. A dynamic sports presenter who relishes new environments and challenges. She loves to make uncomfortable topics, comfortable and relatable for all audiences. With expertise across Football, F1 and Tennis (men's and women's), Sirayah is adaptable to any studio set, location or Read moresports discussion. Prerecorded or live. Sirayah also hosts and produces as she enjoys the human and ideation element of content.

Sirayah currently has a total of 50k+ followers across Twitter, TikTok and Instagram and keeps the world up to date with sports news as well as any cultural news within the world of sports in her unique way, where she takes the audience on a journey with her.

Diversity and inclusion are matters close to Sirayah's heart. Alongside providing on screen representation for women and the Black + Arab community, she has been able to create programmes with NatWest and support the Princes Trust, which opened up opportunities for multicultural youth to get involved and work in sports.

Eveline De Klerk is a journalist based in Walvis Bay, Namibia. Does photography, video and online content. I am passionate about impactfull strories and picture

Judd-Leonard Okafor is a seasoned multimedia journalist with a focus on health, development, education, and youth, currently serving at Daily Trust for both their print and online platforms. His reporting has delved into the psychological impact of epidemics in Nigeria, such as Lassa fever and Read moreCOVID-19, where he has explored the spread of misinformation, underscored the importance of reliable information sources, and examined the role of primary healthcare. Okafor's work is enriched by insights from health specialists and often addresses the challenges of fear and stigma associated with disease outbreaks.

Before his tenure at Daily Trust, Okafor honed his skills in journalism at Confluence TV and Grace FM in Lokoja, where he took on the roles of news reporter, presenter, and editor. His dedication to reporting on critical issues has been recognized with accolades, including the Accountability for Maternal and Child Health (AMHiN) award in 2014. 

Okafor's commitment to his craft and his impact on society have been further acknowledged through several fellowships and scholarships. He was a 2016 scholar for Women Deliver, a 2017 fellow of the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) Early Childhood Development program, and a 2018 fellow to Family Planning 2020 (FP2020) and the Rhodes University Solutions Journalism program. These experiences have not only broadened his expertise but also reinforced his reputation as a journalist dedicated to bringing critical health and development issues to the forefront of public discourse.

Sani Adam is a journalist based in Maiduguri, Nigeria.


I am a dedicated journalist rooted in Maiduguri, North East Nigeria, with a profound involvement in chronicling the decade-long insurgency that has shaped our region's narrative. My commitment to truth-seeking journalism has led me to the Read morefrontlines, where I've captured stories that define the essence of this enduring struggle.

As a trusted liaison, I've worked closely as a fixer, collaborating seamlessly with esteemed international media outlets like BBC, RT, CNN, Al Jazeera, and more. My role has been instrumental in facilitating their access to ground realities, offering a unique perspective on the complexities and nuances of this conflict.

With an unwavering passion for storytelling, I strive to illuminate the human aspects amid the turmoil, painting a vivid picture through words and images. My portfolio encompasses an array of compelling articles, poignant visuals, and insightful reports that delve deep into the heart of our region's challenges and triumphs.

Through my work, I aim not just to report events but to cultivate understanding, empathy, and awareness. I believe that each narrative shared contributes to a broader conversation, fostering empathy and inciting change.

Join me on this journey of exploration and discovery as I continue to unveil the untold stories and narratives from this resilient region.

I am a verified member of worldfixers.com https://worldfixer.com/profile.

Linkdn Profile; https://www.linkedin.com/in/sani-adamu-086387109

I am a filmmaker based in Cape Town, South Africa. I have made videos for Habitat for Humanity and Voice of America through Pay Desk. My website can be viewed on www.flyingfilms.co.za. I shoot and edit myself and I own my own camera equipment. Besides South Africa, I have shot films in Mozambique, Read moreMalawi, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Lesotho and Tanzania.

Marize de Klerk is an experienced journalist, online content, TV and video producer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. She specialises in science, technology, agriculture, aerospace, lifestyle, tourism and environment. During her 16-year career she worked for broadcasters like Deutsche Welle Read moreRadio and TV, the South African Broadcasting Corporation Radio and TV, Jewish News 1. She was also head researcher

I'm an award-winning journalist working as an independent reporter and multimedia producer in southern Africa. I am currently based in Cape Town.

I have worked as a correspondent for global news agency AFP and Johannesburg's leading daily paper The Star, filing dispatches from the Central Read moreAfrican Republic, Somalia, Syria and Antarctica.

I have completed emergency first aid and hostile environment awareness training.

saawmiet moos is a journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa.

I Have 15 years broadcast experience having worked in radio and television as part of small and large production teams. My speciality is live news coverage and news gathering. I am currently a freelance video journalist for a number Read moreof local and international broadcasters and agencies

Thurea Mwadzaya is a freelance  journalist and  a podcast journalist based in Mombasa, Kenya..
I have the ability to build strong rapport with news sources and associates based on knowledge, professionalism and integrity. 
I can monitor and report major events and at the same time wish to realize Read moremy dreams of working in a reputable organization to make me grow as I enhance knowledge and skills through continuing education opportunities

frank koulouar jé kelly responsable de KELLY DESIGN PRO.
Je suis reporter d'images résidant au Tchad et suis à la tête d'une équipe dynamique de jeunes producteurs et journalistes reporter.

Hamadi Orou Adamou is a journalist based in Cotonou, Benin. Je suis journaliste reporter,  titulaire d'un Master II en Techniques des métiers de l'information,  sociologue, specialiste des questions de l'alphabétisation Fulfuldé au Benin, PDG CANAL PULAAKU,président national de l'association Read moreculturelle Suudu PULAAKU BENIN

Akua Oforiwa Darko is a journalist based in Accra, Ghana. She is a versatile Multimedia Journalist with over a decade experience in news reporting, documentary production, script writing and voice overs, proof reading and editing. 
Miss Darko specializes in gender, health, disability, migration m, Read moreenvironment and climate sustainability reporting. She is passionate about the art of storytelling to impact lives and make societies better for the human race, especially women and children.

Rumbidzai Chivende is a journalist who has been working as a radio news anchor for the past four years with experience from campus, community and commercial radio. I also have experience in content producing for a current affairs and business show. I have written for different online publications Read moreand contributor for digital magazines. I am experienced in covering political current affairs.

Lameck Nyagudi is a documentary photographer/fixer/translator based in Nairobi, Kenya.Began studying graphic design at Nairobits Digital school in 2004. For my last year I majored in photography.
In 2006 I worked as an intern at a Graphic design company, Nairobi, after completing my college.
On a Read moreday where I had very little to do, I sat in the office and paged through the Journals of James Nachtwey. In 2009,
I apply for the a Photojournalism and Documentary Photography Program at the Market photo workshop in Johannesburg South Africa.

From there my photography began to grow as more and more opportunities came my way.
Documentary photography became firmly planted in me from that point on as what I want to do with my life. I volunteer for NGOs like Media Focus on Africa Foundation to build my portfolio, hoping to break into the NGO field as a full-time photographer eventually.
For now I teach photography on part-time basis at Africa digital media institute ,work as a re-toucher at a commercial studio and as a freelancer fixer/Translator for local and  international film crew and photographers on assignment. My cameras are never far from me.

I am a digitally savvy journalist and editor with a keen interest in collaborations, tracking political promises and solutions journalism. I recently completed a certificate course in investigative journalism from Wits. In my freelance career I have focused on cross-platform editing, project Read moremanagement, consulting work and digital storytelling. A digital storytelling collaboration, which I initiated, was a finalist in the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards (2017).

Tony Weaver is one of Africa's most widely published photo-journalists, and has an extensive radio and television background as well. In the past 30+ years, he has worked for most of the major South African newspapers, including a two year stint as a Bureau Chief covering the guerrilla wars in Read moreNamibia and Angola.
He was most recently a columnist ("Man Friday") for the Cape Times, and was also the newspaper's News Editor, and later Opinion Editor, leaving the paper at the end of 2014.
He was a freelancer from 1988 to 2000, working as southern Africa correspondent for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's National Television News, and as a stringer for the BBC's Africa Service, Irish Radio (RTE) and Radio New Zealand. He has spent many years travelling extensively in Africa, covering hard news, environmental issues, social justice and development, and writing travel features from Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia.
He has a fully equipped, expedition-ready Land Rover for extended bush assignments, and works closely with his wife, documentary film maker and current affairs producer, Liz Fish, who has a full service television company, with Canon XF300 High Definition camera, full sound and light gear, and Avid 8 edit suite. He has won numerous awards for his photography and writing.
For examples of his work (and news stories about him) Google "Tony Weaver Cape Times" or simply, "Tony Weaver".

Scheherazade Safla-Gaffoor is a South African journalist and professor in practice.

Scheherazade has a Masters degree from Johns Hopkins University and more than twenty years of experience in the broadcast industry. She started her career at Channel Five in London, then worked as a reporter and Read morenews anchor for South Africa’s first 24-hour news channel, ENCA. Scheherazade has produced and hosted documentary specials, has reported for TRTWorld in Turkey, and Al Jazeera English. Most recently, she was a reporter and senior producer for The Exchange on Euronews, and its flagship show, Qatar365.

Alexander Brand is a journalist based in Stellenbsoch, South Africa (near Cape Town). He currently works as a freelance writer and reporter for The South African (www.thesouthafrican.com). Before that, he spent three years at his community newspaper DieMatie (www.diematie.com).