Biography
Daniel Tonga is an award-winning journalist, economist, author, and accomplished communications professional with a proven track record in media and communications. He previously served as Editor, Producer, and Head of the News Department at Prime Television Zambia.
Daniel was a contributing researcher to a book, “An Enterprise Map of Zambia” commissioned by International Growth Centre ICG and London School of Economics which profiles leading industry companies in Zambia.
He is the author of a book titled 'Enemies of Truth' and several research papers which have been published by different media and communications journals. As a freelance journalist, Daniel has contributed his work to the world’s leading media outlets including Voice of America VOA, France24, Kenya Television Network KTN, Talk Radio 702 among others.
He is a fellow of the National Press Foundation in the United States and an alumnus of the International Institute of Journalism IIJ in Germany and Radio Nederlands Training Centre RNTC, in the Netherlands.
Daniel holds a Diploma (Dip) in Journalism, BA in Economics, MA in Global Business Journalism, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business Management and Master of Sciences (MSc) Economics and Finance. He is a practicing Communications Specialist with MultiChoice Group, a South African company that operates the DStv, a major service in Sub-Saharan Africa, and GOtv, a minor service operating in over 9 countries.
Daniel was a contributing researcher to a book, “An Enterprise Map of Zambia” commissioned by International Growth Centre ICG and London School of Economics which profiles leading industry companies in Zambia.
He is the author of a book titled 'Enemies of Truth' and several research papers which have been published by different media and communications journals. As a freelance journalist, Daniel has contributed his work to the world’s leading media outlets including Voice of America VOA, France24, Kenya Television Network KTN, Talk Radio 702 among others.
He is a fellow of the National Press Foundation in the United States and an alumnus of the International Institute of Journalism IIJ in Germany and Radio Nederlands Training Centre RNTC, in the Netherlands.
Daniel holds a Diploma (Dip) in Journalism, BA in Economics, MA in Global Business Journalism, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business Management and Master of Sciences (MSc) Economics and Finance. He is a practicing Communications Specialist with MultiChoice Group, a South African company that operates the DStv, a major service in Sub-Saharan Africa, and GOtv, a minor service operating in over 9 countries.
About Me
I’m an accomplished communications professional, media consultant and award-winning business journalist with a proven track record in media and communications. I have 15 years of experience in media and communications.
Info
- Employed at
- MultiChoice Zambia
- Profession
- FREELANCER
- Created on
- 2/14/2018
- Website
- https://sites.google.com/view/daniel-tonga/home
- Career Network (e.g. LinkedIn)
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-tonga-71451116/
- I am looking for
- Job opportunities , speaking opportunities , lecturing opportunities in media and economics
- I have to offer
- communication skills , Journalism skills , Editing , Reporting , TV production
- Highest degree
- Master Degree
- Interests
- Media , Communications , Economics , Rhetoric , Culture , Media Technology , Digital Rhetoric
