Patience Shawarira

Patience Shawarira is a Communications and Research Specialist based in Harare, Zimbabwe. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Media Studies from the National University of Science and Technology, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Media Management from Rhodes University. She also holds a Masters in Environmental Education from Rhodes University in South Africa. She has done research consultancy work on digital rights and literacy issues, with Paradigm Initiative and Association for Progressive Communications. She has also published blog articles on digital rights and literacy issues. She has worked with media non-profit organisations in Zimbabwe where she was involved in promoting media development and professionalism.