Harare, Zimbabwe • Business, Science & Environment, Investigative Reporting, Climate Change

I'm looking for freelance work in business, climate change, and environmental journalism. With a strong focus on investigative reporting, I'm interested in uncovering impactful stories. Let's collaborate on projects that make a difference.

Enos Denhere is a seasoned freelance journalist with Read morenearly a decade of experience, adept at crafting compelling news and feature pieces, conducting in-depth interviews, and capturing captivating visuals. He specializes in digital journalism, illicit finance reporting, environmental crimes, parliamentary coverage, climate change discourse, data-driven investigations, and leveraging social media for news gathering. His track record includes breaking stories that resonate globally, providing insightful analysis, and engaging audiences across various platforms. 

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Harare, Zimbabwe • Business, Science & Environment, Investigative Reporting, Social, Climate Change

Climate Change Impacts in Zimbabwe farmers now slowly embracing climate smart farming solutions
Pitch-Zimbabwe, like many African nations, is grappling with the severe consequences of climate change. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, prolonged droughts, and extreme weather events Read moresuch as floods and cyclones have significantly impacted the country's agriculture, water resources, ecosystems, and socio-economic development.One of the most pressing concerns is the disruption of traditional farming practices. Erratic rainfall, droughts, and floods have led to reduced crop yields, threatening food security for millions of Zimbabweans. Small-scale farmers, who form the backbone of the country's agricultural sector, are particularly vulnerable to these climate-induced challenges.
As the devastating effects of El Niño continue to ravage Southern Africa, one Zimbabwean farmer is facing the harsh realities of climate change head-on. Zhaimu Tembo, who has traditionally relied on rainfall to cultivate cash crops, has seen his livelihood crumble amidst this year's particularly brutal El Niño season.
Tembo's story shows the difficulties many people in the region are facing because of crop failures. This year, the Zimbabwe government declared a national disaster and President Mnangagwa asked for $2 billion to help people who are hungry. Tembo has been hit hard by this. His cash crops, which used to make him money, have died because of the drought, causing him to lose a lot of money.
This year's El Niño has been the toughest I've ever experienced," Tembo laments. "The effects of climate change have made it even more dangerous compared to previous years. I've lost thousands of dollars in crops, seeds, and fertilizers."
According to Tembo, he is planning to join other Zimbabwean farmers who are leading the charge in climate adaptation by adopting innovative agricultural practices. One such strategy involves constructing small scale solar-powered irrigation systems. This sustainable approach ensures a reliable water supply, mitigating the impact of droughts and enabling farmers to maintain consistent crop yields. By embracing climate-smart agriculture, Zimbabwe is not only strengthening its resilience but also bolstering food security for its population.
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Antofagasta, Chile • Investigative Reporting

Antofagasta is a port city with a population of 400,000 in northern Chile, located in the Atacama Desert. It is the largest hub for copper mining, with most of the copper extracted from the Andean mountains. However, not everyone benefits from this wealth, though many try to.

A recent study Read moreshows that 87% of shantytown residents are migrants, and in the past two years, these settlements have expanded by more than 140%. While these communities have grown as a result of the mining economy, few residents actually work in the mines. Most provide services to mining companies, both legally (cleaning, food, construction) and illegally (drugs, prostitution). In Antofagasta alone, about 50,000 people live in these shantytowns. This rapid expansion has led to increasing tensions between locals and their new neighbors, many from traditional sources like Bolivia and Peru, but a growing number—especially in recent years—from Venezuela, Haiti, and Colombia.

I will be traveling to Chile next week and would like to offer this story. As a photographer and writer, I can provide anything from a photo essay to a 3,000-word chronicle, or even a social media post detailing this crisis.

I will also be documenting the environmental and health consequences of copper mining in the region. If you are interested in producing a story on these issues or any other related to this region, please let me know—I’m sure we can collaborate on something valuable.