Lungile Tshuma

Lungile Tshuma is a Researcher at the Center for Communication and Culture Studies (CECC), with a focus on Journalism, Media Studies, and Political Communication. Their work explores intersections of discourse analysis, social movements, and climate change communication, particularly in Southern African contexts.

• Current Project: 'Artificial Intelligence, Journalism, and Climate Change' (2023–2029), examining digital tools in environmental reporting.

Tshuma’s recent research spans freelance journalism challenges, platform activism in elections, and visual storytelling in crisis zones. Their 2025 articles highlight 25% coverage of climate change and 100% focus on journalistic practices in Southern Africa. Collaborations include studies on Zimbabwean political photography and gender discourses during pandemics.

Research Trends: Tshuma’s work bridges digital media and political engagement, with recurring themes of memory, resistance, and authoritarianism. Their projects analyze social media influence, surveillance in journalism, and visual narratives of trauma (e.g., Gukurahundi genocide, #BlackLivesMatter).