Step into the vibrant world of environmental journalism, where every word holds the promise of catalyzing change. In the heart of Tanzania, amidst its rich biodiversity and ecological wonders lies a local Non-Governmental Organisation that has shaped environmental journalism in the country.

In Malawi, female journalists are paving the way for impactful reporting on environmental issues despite facing numerous challenges. These dedicated women are undertaking the task of covering complex stories related to the environment while navigating obstacles that come with their gender in a traditionally male-dominated field.

In March 2023, Malawi experienced one of the worst environment disasters when tropical cyclone Freddy hit the country. According to the 2023 Post-Disaster Needs Assessment Report, cyclone Freddy affected more than two million people, displacing 659,278, injuring 2,186 and killing 679 people. More than 500 hundred people were reported missing. The report attributes the majority of fatalities to landslides in the Southern Highlands.

The government of Zimbabwe is heavily reliant on journalists to instill hope among citizens as thousands continue to starve due to an El-Nino induced drought that the country is currently contending with.
As the Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front (ZANU PF) led government struggles to make strides in mitigating the drought, political concerns have emerged over the distribution of food aid and government's deliberate effort to instill 'false hope' among Zimbabweans.