Mufaro Matchaba

The African Wave • Remote

Writing and researching for articles on intra-African advancements, international relations matters and following leads on pertinent African developments. • Writing and researching for articles on intra-African advancements, international relations matters and following leads on pertinent African developments

The Herald • Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Photographed cover picture. Stenography in the context of transcribing live interviews. Newswriting for The Herald LIVE and Newspaper. Assisted in collecting information for multiple stories. Trained in writing press releases and journalism skill. Observing field-journalism protocol. Interviewing local politicians and athletes. • Photographed cover picture • Stenography in the context of transcribing live interviews • Newswriting for The Herald LIVE and Newspaper • Assisted in collecting information for multiple stories • Trained in writing press releases and journalism skill • Observing field-journalism protocol • Interviewing local politicians and athletes

Corporate; Advertising and Journalism Internships • Johannesburg, Gauteng

Assisted with tasks such as, brainstorming creative advert concepts and conducting research for strategies. Involved in practical elements such as hanging large outdoor advertising posters in the city whilst coordinating with construction teams. Gained job-shadowing insight into the process of developing and executing advertising strategies. Learned the importance of collaboration and effective communication in a team setting. Engaged with industry professionals, gaining insights into media campaigns and the decision-making processes. • Assisted with tasks such as, brainstorming creative advert concepts and conducting research for strategies • Involved in practical elements such as hanging large outdoor advertising posters in the city whilst coordinating with construction teams • Gained job-shadowing insight into the process of developing and executing advertising strategies • Learned the importance of collaboration and effective communication in a team setting • Engaged with industry professionals, gaining insights into media campaigns and the decision-making processes

Paws R Us & Husky Rescue - Animal Shelters • Johannesburg, Gauteng

Assisted with the care and well-being of rescued dogs; exercised the dogs for several hours. Addressed the unique needs of each dog and ensured their comfort and safety. Directly supported the care of multiple rescued dogs and puppies. Collaborative volunteering efforts among a team of numerous young individuals. Groomed, socialised and connected with a few of the Huskies. • Assisted with the care and well-being of rescued dogs; exercised the dogs for several hours • Addressed the unique needs of each dog and ensured their comfort and safety • Directly supported the care of multiple rescued dogs and puppies • Collaborative volunteering efforts among a team of numerous young individuals • Groomed, socialised and connected with a few of the Huskies

Meal preparation volunteering

Made meals for citizens in need on various occasions as part of community service for citizens as well as the Yenzani Children's Home. • Made meals for citizens in need on various occasions as part of community service for citizens as well as the Yenzani Children's Home