Sandra Nyaira

Sandra Nyaira was a reporter for the Association of Zimbabwe Journalists. In addition to writing for the Association, Nyaira’s work has appeared in the London Times, the Guardian and the British Journalism Review. Prior to joining the Association, Nyaira was the political editor of the now-banned Zimbabwean independent newspaper, the Daily News. As political editor, she oversaw award-winning coverage of Zimbabwe’s political crisis. She has won numerous awards for her writing, including the 2002 International Women’s Media Foundation’s Courage in Journalism award. Her work at the Shorenstein Center focused on new media and its influence on public policy and politics in Zimbabwe.