Tracy Tafirenyika
Windhoek
Summary
Dynamic and award-winning investigative reporter with a proven track record at The Namibian Newspaper. Expert in corporate communication strategy and media relations, I excel under pressure while delivering compelling energy and environment stories. Highly reliable and skilled in proofreading, I bring a unique blend of creativity and professionalism to every project.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Journalist
The Namibian Newspaper
10.2023 - Current
- Currently working as an investigative reporter at the Namibian newspaper investigative Unit.
- I am also responsible for doing energy and environment stories, as well as general stories.
Digital marketing and communication consultant
UnWrap.online
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Worked as a digital content manager
- Responsible for digital marketing and communication consultant
- Responsible for writing daily entertainment stories as well as getting adverts.
Journalist
Confidente Newspaper
06.2019 - 07.2023
- Worked as a News, court, business entertainment and sports reporter at Confidente Newspaper.
- Acted as a News Editor at Confidente Newspaper.
- Worked as sales and marketing consultancy
Teacher
Patrice Private Primary School
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Was responsible for teaching grade 2 learners at Patrice private primary school.
Secretary and proofreader
Elephonic Distribution
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Was responsible for editing documents, proofreading and office administration work.
Education
Bachelor of English And Linguistics NQF Level 7 - Human Sciences
Namibia University Of Science And Technology (NUST
Windhoek Namibia04-2022
Skills
- Award-winning investigative reporter
- Works well under pressure
- Well-versed in the promotion of the company's energy in newspapers
- Can offer administrative support services
- Good in corporate communication strategy and affairs management
- Trained in proofreading and editing documents
- Provide marketing support
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Good in media relations
Marriage Certificate Number
315081
References
- Loide Moses, Head of Finance, HR and Admin, Confidente Newspaper, 0816943087
- Hilma Amunyela, Deputy Head of Finance, Confidente Newspaper, 0817272206
- June Wilhelmina Shimuoshili, Founder and owner, UnWrap.online, 0813782200
- Shinovene Immanuel, Deputy Editor, The Namibian Newspaper, 0812129144
- Ashley Smith, Newsroom Editor, The Namibian Newspaper, 0816008683
- Patricia Mhene, Principal, Patrice Private Primary School, 0812316699
- Mr Kennedy Liswani, Elephonic Distribution, Windhoek, Namibia, 0816219363/08111400375
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading Novels
- Reading Newspapers
- Reading online content
- Playing basketball
Maiden Surname
Panizza
Personal Information
- ID Number: 63-16363306b-27
- Date of Birth: 07/12/98
- Nationality: Namibian by marriage
Accomplishments
- Awarded as the best investigative reporter in the Mining and Energy category at the Editors Forum Awards (EFN) in 2024
- Awarded best print on sexual health and GBV at the One Economy BeFree Awards
Languages
English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Journalist
The Namibian Newspaper
10.2023 - Current
Digital marketing and communication consultant
UnWrap.online
05.2021 - 11.2023
Journalist
Confidente Newspaper
06.2019 - 07.2023
Teacher
Patrice Private Primary School
01.2018 - 12.2018
Secretary and proofreader
Elephonic Distribution
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of English And Linguistics NQF Level 7 - Human Sciences
Namibia University Of Science And Technology (NUST
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