Effectively spearheaded climate change education and sensitization programs, led the development of the 2018 Communications Strategy for the National Designated Authority (NDA) under the Ministry of Green Economy & Environment with adept leadership in strategy design, and maintained comprehensive media coverage of key events while producing engaging content for the Authority's website and public relations materials.

Reporting directly to the Director General in Dakar, Senegal, I launched the South African office and cultivated a network of correspondents who provided invaluable insights for PANAPRESS subscribers and clients. Leading a team of reporters in the southern Africa region, I ensured news coverage aligned with the agency's mission and strategic direction, while developing and implementing long-term strategies.

As the Bureau Chief for the Zambian office, I successfully led a team of dedicated professionals to establish our presence as a leading news agency within the region. Through strategic planning and effective management, I forged strong relationships with key stakeholders and consistently delivered high-quality and insightful content to our subscribers and clients. My leadership was instrumental in driving growth and ensuring the continued success and expansion of our operations in Zambia, this led to my promotion to Bureau Chief for Southern Africa.

Deep regional knowledge combined with strong source networks allowed me to deliver incisive reporting on Southern Africa's political, economic, social, and cultural landscapes. Skilled in thorough research, meticulous fact-checking, and clear, concise writing, I consistently met deadlines with high-quality content for the Associated Press.