Jennifer Zabasajja is Bloomberg Television’s Chief Africa Correspondent and Anchor, based in Johannesburg.

She leads high-impact coverage across the African continent and regularly contributes to the daily “Horizons: Middle East and Africa” program, reporting on a wide range of topics, from business and finance to politics and innovation.

Jennifer also hosts Bloomberg’s monthly “Next Africa” program and the weekly podcast “Next Africa,” providing in-depth analysis, reporting and insights on the key issues shaping Africa’s development.

In her role, Jennifer has conducted exclusive interviews with influential figures including African Heads of State such as Botswana’s President Duma Boko and Kenya’s President William Ruto, as well as business leaders like Yvonne Ike, Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at Bank of America and Phuti Mahanyele-Dabengwa, CEO of Naspers & Prosus South Africa.

She has also interviewed global financial figures, including World Bank President Ajay Banga and African Development Bank President Sidi Ould Tah. Her interviews span government officials, C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, offering a platform for diverse voices shaping the global economy.

Jennifer also plays an active role in Bloomberg’s global programming, contributing insights on key developments impacting African markets and beyond. She has moderated and covered major industry events, including The Africa CEO Forum, The Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit, and flagship forums such as Bloomberg New Economy and the Qatar Economic Forum.

Jennifer joined Bloomberg in 2017, bringing experience from leading networks including CBS News, NBC News, and CNNMoney (now CNN Business). She holds a bachelor’s degree from New York University with a double major in broadcast journalism and sociology.