Monique Chaitezvi is the Head of Digital Transformation at Edge Growth, where she spearheads innovative strategies to drive technological advancement and business growth. With over 15 years of experience, Monique has a proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams. Outside of work, Monique enjoys hiking and exploring new cuisines, bringing a sense of adventure to everything she does.More...
Michael Salzwedel
Digital media specialist@Internews
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Michael Salzwedel – Digital Media Specialist & Journalist
Michael Salzwedel is a digital media specialist, trainer, and journalist with expertise in digital and social media strategy, multimedia content creation, data journalism, e-learning, and mobile journalism. With a background in journalism and media studies, he has spent nearly two decades working at the intersection of technology, media, and training, helping news organizations, NGOs, and academic institutions navigate the digital landscape.
Currently, Michael is a Digital Media Specialist at Internews, where he supports capacity building and multimedia content development across the Health Journalism Network and Earth Journalism Network. He also plays a key role in Internews’ internal AI working group, shaping training and policy on responsible AI use.
Key Roles & Contributions
Internews (2020–Present) – Leads digital media training, supports e-learning initiatives, and develops multimedia content for global journalism networks.
SocialWeaver (2015–2022) – Founded and led a digital media consultancy, working with clients such as SABC, Independent Newspapers, UCT, and the African Union Commission.
Code for Africa (2019–2020) – Managed the Google Storylab Academy, training journalists from Daily Maverick, Eyewitness News, and other African newsrooms in data journalism.
SABC Digital News (2013–2014) – Enhanced digital news operations, social media strategy, and multimedia content production.More...