Vuyiswa Ngqobongwana

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Media Brand Consultant at Tet Kofi Media @ Journolink
January 1, 2021 - Present
Part-time hybrid brand consultancy for media projects.
Presenter at TVC Channel - London
February 1, 2017 - February 1, 2020
Current affairs panel member and moderator for Journalists Hangout UK.
Presenter: The Business. Africa economic analyst at TVC Channel - London
February 1, 2017 - February 1, 2020
Africa economic analyst.
Markets Officer at Medway Council, Kent
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2017
Managing a local Saturday market in Strood.
Presenter at Shabana Media
May 1, 2009 - December 31, 2018
Africa Today TV show; weekly current affairs; co-produced, researched and presented.
Presenter and Producer at Ima Films
October 1, 2008 - April 1, 2009
Between the Headlines TV show; live weekly newspaper review show.
Continuity Announcer at Channel 4 TV
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2008
Research, script and voice live continuity. Train new announcers.
Presenter and Producer at Colourful Radio
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Afternoon Delight; live, lifestyle oriented 3 hour talk radio show.
Voice-Over Artist at Channel 4 TV
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Narration for Sex Tips for Girls and More Sex Tips for Girls educational series.
Voice-Over Artist at Discovery Channel Global Education Partnership
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2009
Narration of educational programmes broadcast to schools across Africa.
Presenter and Producer at Africa Centre
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2007
Talking Africa live news and arts radio show focusing on Africa.
Advocacy Development Worker at MIND – Tower Hamlets
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1995
Patient Advocacy support; 3 year pilot.
Editor – Current Affairs at Spare-Rib Magazine
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1992
Wrote features and managed volunteers.
Voice-Over Artist / Researcher at BBC1 – Commodities Project
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1989
6 part series on historical impact of trades in tea, coffee and sugar.
Voice-Over Artist at Corridors of Freedom – Channel 4
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1987
Narrated documentary about Southern African nations striving for economic union.
Sessional Communication Skills Trainer at MAP Squad
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2008
Communication workshops and media skills development; producing educational videos with project members.
Funding Officer – Literature at Greater London Arts Council
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1989
Funding officer for literature; Writers-In-Schools project; London Poetry Scheme.
Administrator/Fundraiser at Options Ltd – Women’s Theatre
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1986
Publicity, funding applications and booking shows in community venues and schools.
Community Artist at Hulme Community Arts Project
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1985
Creating drama and performance projects for young people.
Volunteers’ Co-ordinator at War on Want
January 1, 1981 - December 31, 1982
Recruiting and training volunteers for fundraising campaigns.
Literacy Tutor at Adult Literacy and Basic Skills Unit (ALBSU)
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1982
Teaching African-Caribbean adults; evening classes.

Education

BA (Hons) English Literature and Drama at Hull University
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1980

Qualifications

Secondary Education
January 1, 1970 - January 1, 1977
CNN African Journalist of the Year Award
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization