Al Jazeera Journalism Review

Enock Muchinjo
Enock Muchinjo

 

Enock Muchinjo is a Zimbabwean journalist based in Harare, with more than two decades of experience reporting across Southern Africa. He has written for Al Jazeera English, The Associated Press, and leading Zimbabwean newspapers, covering major sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup, the Indian Premier League, and the Rugby Africa Cup.

Beyond sport, Enock has reported for Al Jazeera on issues including child labour in tobacco farming, elephant culling, and the Cyclone Idai disaster in Mozambique. His forthcoming book is a biography of the late Zambian footballer Derby Makinka.

Writer’s Articles

Kukurigo: Revolutionising news in Zimbabwe's WhatsApp era

The emergence of Kukurigo during Zimbabwe’s 2018 elections marked a turning point for digital journalism, transforming WhatsApp from a hub for misinformation into a vital platform for verified news. By leveraging the app’s low data costs, this grassroots initiative bridged the information gap for under-resourced communities, establishing a new model for media credibility and public service within an unstable political landscape.

Published on: 19 Feb, 2026