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GLOBAL BUSINESS JOURNALISM ALUMNI
Graduates of the Global Business Journalism program span six continents and more than 70 countries. Here are some of their success stories in the worlds of journalism, business and beyond.
AFRICA
GBJ REACH:
13 countries
Africa
Global Business Journalism program graduates have used taken their talents around the world. GBJ alumni work in dozens of countries in industries such as traditional media, New Media, finance, technology and consulting. They work for multinational giants, small to mid-size companies, start-ups, nonprofits, government agencies and NGOs. Some GBJ alumni have become entrepreneurs.
Here is a partial list of GBJ participants from Africa.
Kabelo Botlhe Dikobe, Botswana, at the United Nations
Samantha Nyabonda, Zimbabwe
Joanita Kenta Tushabe, Uganda
Jonathan Gandari, Zimbabwe
Gaelle Amayou, Cameroon
Kabelo Botlhe Dikobe, Botswana
Kabelo Botlhe Dikobe, a 2019 graduate from Botswana, began work as an executive analyst at UN Women in New York in April 2021. She is a UN Women "Young Women Leaders" fellow. >>> See Botlhe's LinkedIn profile
Lincoln Van der Westhuizen, South Africa
Lincoln Van der Westhuizen, a 2015 graduate from South Africa, is a podcast producer for Message Heard in London. He previously worked for CGTN Europe, Xinhua News Agency and China Radio International. >>> See Lincoln's LinkedIn profile
Icigumije (李御隆) Brice, Burundi
Icigumije Kayoya Brice, a 2018 GBJ graduate from Burundi, is a correspondent for StarTimes TV in Beijing. He also is a multimedia editor and copywriter for Blue Ocean Network. He interviewed Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio during the West African leader’s state visit to China. He celebrated his seventh anniversary at Star Times in July 2023. >>> See Brice's LinkedIn profile
Joanita Kenta Tushabe, Uganda
Joanita Kenta Tushabe, a 2017 graduate from Uganda, is a content marketing associate with XENO Investment Management Ltd. in Kampala, Uganda. She specializes in non-profits, the private sector, and media agencies. "I’m passionate about learning and teaching; exploring software programming and learning technology as part of my long-term goal to improve education in Africa," Joanita says. >>> See Joanita's LinkedIn profile.
Samantha Nyabonda, Zimbabwe
Samantha Nyabonda, a 2019 graduate from Zimbabwe,is a communications officer for SFAC {Strengthening Families and Children), based in Leeds, England. She previously was a television host for Star Times media group in Beijing from 2019 to 2021. >>> See Samantha's LinkedIn profile
Tendekai Finos, Zimbabwe
Tendekai Finos, a 2017 graduate from Zimbabwe, is working on New Media content for CGTN+ in Beijing. >>> See Tendekai's LinkedIn profile.
Letwin Tawira, Zimbabwe
Letwin Tawira, a 2017 graduate from Zimbabwe, is a part-time outdoors instructor at Insight Adventures China in Shanghai while pursuing a Ph.D. in new media studies at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. >>> See her LinkedIn profile.
Jonathan Gandari, Zimbabwe
Jonathan Gandari, a 2010 GBJ graduate from Zimbabwe, is the Zimbabwean national government's Chief Director for Government Programs and Messaging in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services. >>> See Jonathan's LinkedIn profile.
Fatuma Matulanga, Tanzania
Fatuma Matulanga, a 2014 graduate from Tanzania, has been head of the Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation in Zanzibar since 2016. She has hosted the TBC travel show “TBC Safari.” Since 2021, she has served as president of the International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT) in Tanzania... >>> See Fatuma's LinkedIn profile.
Tendie Manyame, Zimbabwe
Tendie Manyame, a 2020 graduate from Zimbabwe, is working in Beijing as a translator at Undertreasure Mining consultancy. >>> See Tendie's LinkedIn profile
Gaelle Amayou, Cameroon
Gaelle Amayou, a 2016 graduate from Cameroon, is a digital content creator for Inang'aa Creative of Yaoundé, Cameroon. She previously was a
charity fundraiser for the 160 Organisation in Manchester, England. She received her Ph.D. from the Tsinghua School of Journalism and Communication in 2022. "I am all about exploring how digital technologies transform our lives and work. I also pay close attention to the related ethical concerns," she reports. "In the past, I have researched the application of AI technologies in journalism and the ethical concerns that arise from them. Now I research and communicate insights that help individuals and organizations stay ahead in this ever-changing digital world." >>> See Gaelle's LinkedIn profile
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Global Business Journalism program graduates have used taken their talents around the world. GBJ alumni work in dozens of countries in industries such as traditional media, New Media, finance, technology and consulting. They work for multinational giants, small to mid-size companies, start-ups, nonprofits, government agencies and NGOs. Some GBJ alumni have become entrepreneurs. Click on each photo below to take a look at what GBJ graduates from that continent are doing now.
Alumni videos
Global Business Journalism graduate Linda Lew is interviewed by International Center for Journalists President Joyce Barnathan for a global webinar on COVID-19 coverage.
2017 graduate Grace Shao reports for CNBC in 2020 about the challenges posed by deep-fake technology.