Annie Zulu is an award-winning freelance investigative journalist based in Lusaka, Zambia, dedicated to uncovering critical issues related to human rights, gender equality, climate change, and environmental justice. During her career spanning seven years, she built a strong track record of impactful reporting that amplifies underreported voices and examines how environmental and social crises affect vulnerable communities, including their mental health and wellbeing. Her work has been featured in renowned media outlets including The Continent, Viewfinder Africa Brief, Bird Story Agency, African Women in Media (AWiM) News, Makanday Center for Investigative Journalism, Crown TV, and the Zambia Daily Mail. Zulu’s reporting has earned her several prestigious awards and recognitions, including the African Union Media Challenge Award, the Makanday Eminent Prize for Investigative Journalism, the Africa Safety Journalist of the Year Award, and the MISA Golden Television Journalism Award. Additionally, Annie is a Fellow of the Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN). Beyond her reporting, Annie is passionate about nurturing the next generation of journalists serving as a journalism mentor with the Zambia Free Press Initiative.