Vimbayi Kajese
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Vimbayi Kajese | |
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| Born | 1981 (age 44–45) |
| Citizenship | Zimbabwe |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Employer | CCTV-9 |
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Vimbayi Kajese is a Zimbabwean journalist who first came to international attention as a news presenter for China Central Television's CCTV-9 from 2009 to 2011.[1] She was the first African anchorwoman in the station's history, and her success helped pave the way for the network's expanded presence on the continent, and eventual launch of programs like Africa Live from its Nairobi Bureau which was established in 2012.
Vimbayi Kajese was born in 1981 in Zimbabwe. She spent much of her childhood living abroad, as her parents held diplomatic positions. Raised across Europe, Africa, and North America, she was exposed to diverse cultures and global perspectives from an early age. This international upbringing contributed to her broad worldview and enduring interest in global affairs. Kajese later pursued undergraduate studies in the United States before moving to China in 2006 to undertake a master's degree in International Relations and Diplomacy. In the same year, she began presenting early morning news programs on CCTV-9, the English-language news channel of China Central Television.[2]
