Edna Machirori

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Edna Machirori is a freelance journalist and columnist for Zimbabwe's Daily News. She was the first black female editor of a newspaper in the country. Machirori has mentored young female journalists and is known...

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Zimbabwe Women Bear Brunt of Poverty

Edna Machirori / Truthdig Feb 11, 2015 Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

‘Freedom of the Press’ Just Words on Paper in Zimbabwe

Edna Machirori / Truthdig Oct 15, 2014 As things stand now, any attempts by the Zimbabwean media to subject public officials to scrutiny and make them accountable for their actions is anathema to the powers that be. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

‘Uppity’ Women in a Man’s World: Zimbabwean Women Fight to Make Their Mark in the Media

Edna Machirori / Truthdig Oct 15, 2014 Working as a journalist in Zimbabwe is a risky business for all members of the media, but it is doubly challenging for women. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )