Lindy mtongana biography
Lindy Mtongana joined CGTN Africa in June as a news anchor and reporter..
CGTN Africa
African Chinese-run television news channel
Television channel
CGTN Africa is the African division of China Global Television Network (CGTN), the English-language news channel run by Chinese state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV).
It is based in Nairobi and manages bureaux in Lagos, Cairo and Johannesburg, as well as other centres in Africa.
Biography.
The channel was previously known as CCTV Africa.
CGTN Africa employs Kenyan, African and other international journalists and produces African based programs. There are about employees at CGTN Africa most of them Kenyans.[1]
It is the intention of CGTN Africa to promote a better understanding of Africa in China as well as to promote a cultural connection between the people of both places.
The idea is that African news is better depicted from an African perspective. CGTN focuses on politics, economy, trade and culture.[1]