Nonhlanhla Ngwenya is a Zimbabwean journalist and communications consultant, with experience in both media and communications fields in Zimbabwe, including community media to regional correspondence. Nonhlanhla has held various roles at the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA), the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe and the Graca-Machel Trust’s Women in Media Network Zimbabwe. She is vice-chairperson of the WAN-IFRA Women in News Alums Zimbabwe Chapter and was recently appointed as the Zimbabwean Ambassador for the African Youth Policy Experts (AFRINYPE) Member of the Climate Action Directorate of Media and Publicity (2022-2025). Nonhlanhla has spoken on panel discussions related to the Zimbabwean media landscape, freedom of expression, media sustainability, sexual harassment in the newsroom and gender parity in the media. Nonhlanhla holds a BA in Media Studies and is passionate about innovative and creative communications and media in Zimbabwe.
“My experience as a Club of Rome Communications Fellow has been nothing short of transformative. From day one, I was exposed to conversations on sustainability, systems change and real-world challenges and was guided on how to communicate the urgent need for transformative action. I have developed expertise in crafting compelling narratives to engage diverse audiences and foster collective action.
Through opportunities to work closely with global thought leaders, I have gained first-hand insights into the complexities of driving sustainable change on a global scale. These interactions not only reinforced the importance of effective communication but also provided me with a network of influential contacts spanning diverse spheres.
The relationships and knowledge I gained during my fellowship have undoubtedly shaped my career trajectory, instilling in me a deep commitment to advocate for sustainability and empowering me to amplify and disseminate crucial information to influence positive change.”
