Journalists Who Cover African technology

Abdulrasheed Abubakar

Washington, United States of America

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AbdulRasheed Abubakar is a Broadcast Journalist, Media Entrepreneur, Co-Executive Producer Explore AFRICA film series based in Washington, United States of America.

Alao Akeem

New York, United States of America

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Alao Akeem is a journalist and language tutor

Akeem Alao

Ikeja, Nigeria

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Akeem Alao is a Lagos-based freelance journalist and language instructor.

He works at Parkchester Times, The Naija News and Edugist.

He also writes opinions media platforms. He can write fluently in English and Yoruba languages.

Ismail Auwal

Kano, Nigeria

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Ismail Auwal is a journalist based in Kano, Nigeria, I have covered stories across northern for New York Times, Financial Times, UK and other reputable news organizations across the globe.

Abdoussalam Dicko

Bamako, Mali

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Je suis journaliste indépendant basé à Bamako, au Mali, avec plusieurs années d’expérience dans la couverture de sujets liés à l'actualité,  à la société, la jeunesse, la gouvernance, les droits humains et la lutte contre la désinformation.
J’ai collaboré avec des médias tels que Benbere, FAKT, ...

Sakhile Dube

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Sakhile Dube is an Independent Journalist based in South Africa. She covers a range of topics and close to her  heart is climate change,energy, critical minerals business, finance, gender equality, health, and digital technology.  Dube’s work has been supported by multiple grants, reflecting her ...

Juliet Etefe

Accra, Ghana

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Juliet Etefe is a business Journalist and Online Editor at the Business and Financial Times (thebftonline.com), Ghana’s leading business newspaper. 

With five years of experience, Juliet's reporting spans business, economy, finance, climate change ,environmental sustainability, entrepreneurship, ...

Ihsaan Haffejee

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Ihsaan Haffejee is a multimedia journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. With a focus on visual journalism using photography and video to document stories from South Africa.

Winnie Kamau

Nairobi, Kenya

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WINNIE KAMAU is a Data journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Justus Kiprono

Eldoret, Kenya

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Justus Kiprono is a Journalist in Kenya. He reports and writes about business, technology, science, immigration, and guides.

He began his career in digital publishing around a decade ago, contributing to platforms like Hivisasa and the Voice of Djibouti, before gaining wider recognition for his ...

Joseph Kuuire

Accra, Ghana

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Joseph-Albert Kuuire is the Founder and Editor of Tech Labari and The Labari Journal, digital media platforms that cover news stories in Ghana. 

Joseph has covered events including African Mobile Expo, Ghana Tech Summit, and Tech In Ghana conference. He has also made appearances in the Business ...

Scovian Lillian

Nairobi, Kenya

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Scovian Lillian is a freelancer writer and a Communications  professional with six years of experience in Journalism and a year of experience in Public Relations based in Nairobi Kenya. She is passionate about Science, Health and Agribusiness and environment. With experience in Journalism and ...

Bruce Mahero

Nairobi, Kenya

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Bruce Mahero is a prominent Kenyan innovation journalist, news anchor, reporter, and student leader. He is widely recognized for his leadership roles in student journalism and his active writing on modern media ethics and digital education.

Ian Mapira

Harare, Zimbabwe

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Ian Mapira is a journalist based in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Derick Matsengarwodzi

Harare, Zimbabwe

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My name is Derick Matsengarwodzi, a versatile award-winning writer and editor, with a continental and global media experience. Currently, I am a communication consultant, working on campaigns to enhance the European Union’s visibility in Zimbabwe.

Over the years, I have gained international ...

Kent Mensah

Accra, Ghana

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Kent Mensah has 18 years of experience as a journalist. He is the Ghana correspondent for AFP and Thompson Reuters Foundation (Context). He strings for VOA and a contributor for The Africa Report. His bylines are in several international outlets including Al Jazeera English, The Guardian (UK), The ...

Faustine Ngila

Nairobi, Kenya

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Faustine Ngila is Africa's top tech journalist. He's a renowned global technology editor and reporter based in Nairobi.  
He has reported widely on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, covering emerging technologies and innovations around the world.  
He writes in the US, UK, China and Africa. His ...

Jackson Okata

Nairobi, Kenya

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Jackson Okata is a multiple award-winning independent multimedia journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Jackson specialises in science, health, agriculture, environment, climate change, women and gender, human rights, political and governance, tech and innovation reporting.

He is a 2026 United ...

Emmanuel Paul

Lagos, Nigeria

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Emmanuel Paul is a tech journalist, script writer, podcast host, and narrator for one of Africa's largest digital media publications. With 6 years experience in freelance writing and professional journalism, he has deep understanding of the business, political, and technology sector in Africa.

Marcello Rossi

Milan, Italy

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I am a freelance writer and journalist covering climate change and its myriad facets. Over the years, I have traveled to five continents to chronicle how rising temperatures and changing weather patterns are posing an outright existential threat to our societies, calling mankind to an unprecedented ...

Lloyd Takawira

Harare, Zimbabwe

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Lloyd Takawira is a journalist from Zimbabwe. His reporting also spans business, fintech, technology, environmental topics, and in-depth feature stories. Additionally, he offers expertise as a research consultant and in communication for development, alongside conducting product reviews.

Barnabas Thondhlana

Harare, Zimbabwe

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Barnabas Thondhlana is an internationally acclaimed journalist with over 30 years in the field. He has worked for Bloomberg News, Dow Jones, the United Nations and the African Union, among other organizations. He is comfortable covering any beat; be it Climate Change, Business, Social Issues ...

Samuel Woodhams

London, United Kingdom

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Samuel Woodhams is a Researcher at the digital rights group and VPN comparison website, Top10VPN. Based in London, United Kingdom, he writes at the intersection of technology and politics, with a particular focus on internet shutdowns, digital rights and disinformation. His work has been featured ...

Cyril Zenda

Harare, Zimbabwe

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Cyril Zenda is an African freelance journalist based in Harare, Zimbabwe. His work, which covers southern Africa and focuses on development, social justice, human rights, climate change and the environment, has appeared in several international publications such as TRT World Magazine, African ...