Baboki Kayawe
Maun
Summary
Baboki is a story-driven freelance journalist adept at developing articles and investigating issues with tenacious and unwavering dedication. Offering over ten years of experience in print and online media. Versed in climate, science and development journalism with proven success leveraging social media platforms to increase engagement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Journalist
Africa Renewal, The Context (Thomson Reuters)
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for print, Internet and digital channels.
BROADCASTING OFFICER
DEPARTMENT OF BROADCASTING SERVICES
07.2018 - 12.2022
- I am skilled in compiling news clips and creating video content
- As an employee of the public broadcaster my duty is to produce visual content which promotes government policies and programs
- Producing educational and informative stories with potential to address development, pushing forth democratic principles and informing public opinion
- Brainstorming story ideas, news scripting for both Setswana and English bulletins, translating and video editing.
JOURNALIST
DIKGANG PUBLISHING COMPANY- MMEGI
09.2010 - 12.2017
- I gathered and compiled education, health, climate change, gender and the broader gender spectrum articles
- I reported both hard news and feature articles
- Some of my achievements at Mmegi where I spent close to a decade in journalism work include being named the Best Education Reporter by Media Institute of Southern Africa
- I also won several development reporting fellowships among them the Thompson Reuters Foundation Taboo Reporting Fellowship which saw me produce an in-depth feature article on the struggles faced by gender variant people in Botswana, and SADC region on accessing reproductive health care and justice among others.
Education
Master of Philosophy - Natural Resource Management - Natural Resource Management
Okavango Research Institute University of Botswana
Maun 2025
Media Management, Digital Content Production, Media Leadership and Marketing - Media And Communications
SOL PLAATJE INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA LEADERSHIP, RHODES UNIVERSITY
Grahamstown South Africa 2015
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Media And Communications
UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA
Gaborone 2009
Languages
Setswana
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Freelance Journalist
Africa Renewal, The Context (Thomson Reuters)
02.2023 - Current
BROADCASTING OFFICER
DEPARTMENT OF BROADCASTING SERVICES
07.2018 - 12.2022
JOURNALIST
DIKGANG PUBLISHING COMPANY- MMEGI
09.2010 - 12.2017
Master of Philosophy - Natural Resource Management - Natural Resource Management
Okavango Research Institute University of Botswana
Media Management, Digital Content Production, Media Leadership and Marketing - Media And Communications
SOL PLAATJE INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA LEADERSHIP, RHODES UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Media And Communications
UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA
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