Tunicia Phillips

Journalist ready to retire. Writer. Training Facilitation & Coordination. Climate Change and Energy is my thing.

[Tunicia Phillips @Tuniciap]

Signed a book deal with @PanMacmillanSA last month. The #NathanielJulies story on the backdrop of failed policing in former townships and marginalised communities like Eldorado Park will be immortalised. I am so honoured to be given the opportunity to tell this story. 🙏🏾

[Wits Centre for Journalism @Journ_SA]

APPLY: Applications are now open for the 2026 African Climate Creatives Fellowship, a 3-month programme to train young climate advocates (aged 18–35) in using digital & storytelling tools to amplify advocacy & influence climate policy.

🗓 Apply by 26 May: https://t.co/1Pullqls3v

[Carla Fonseca Mokgata @BATUKMUSICA]

They tell us giants are myths, but we walked among one. Maria gave Jozi its heartbeat. Rest now, sister, we are poorer for your absence, but infinite for your life. 🤍🤍🤍

[Kgopolo @PhilMphela]

RIP:

Maria McCloy

DJ, Publicist and fashion designer has passed away at 50.

Maria sadly passed away on Tuesday evening, 12 May 2026 at Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg following heart failure.

#RIPMariaMcCloy

[Freyy @Freyy_is]

the amount of creativity and talent buried under poverty is heartbreaking. imagine how many geniuses never got the chance to even try.

[Sarah Kimani @sarahkimani]

East and Southern Africa: Media freedom under attack amid prevailing impunity https://t.co/1hFmjjvBJx

[GIJN Africa @gijnAfrica]

Journalists working in conflict areas may need to evacuate quickly in an emergency.

To help, GIJN prepared a tipsheet that lists documents to gather, preventative measures to take & organizations to contact for assistance, incl. @RSF_inter & @pressfreedom https://t.co/27iMxArZ6s

[Carbon Brief @CarbonBrief]

State of the climate: Strong El Niño puts 2026 on track for second-warmest year | @hausfath

Read here: https://t.co/8t6cKoAPoO

[GIJN Africa @gijnAfrica]

Burnout is real in freelance journalism.

#GIJC25 panelists, including @LindaMujuru from 🇿🇼, shared candid advice: set boundaries, plan time off, diversify income & create routines that protect your mental health.

No story is worth emotional damage. https://t.co/Lk4Zl4xWrL

[Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom]

The international lawyers for the sisters of detained US journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin issued an urgent statement saying concerns have been repeatedly raised by international experts regarding Kuwaiti prisons and the conduct of Kuwaiti police and security forces. Read more👇
https://t.co/Yw7Q4gGzf0

#FreeAhmed

[GIJN Africa @gijnAfrica]

Introducing the GIJN Academy.

We are excited to unveil our new project, GIJN Academy, which will offer training and networking opportunities to journalists worldwide.

Details in GIJN's Africa newsletter for April 👇 https://t.co/zi5lfsmvu0

[GIJN Africa @gijnAfrica]

Safety matters for all journalists – not only those reporting from conflict zones.

The Freelance Journalist Safety Principles (@ACOSalliance) offer practical standards to help editors and freelancers collaborate more safely.

📘 Learn more and download: https://t.co/Bc6fkg8B02

[Dr. Richard Munang @RichardMunang]

Climate literacy should be as fundamental as financial literacy. A population that understands climate risk makes better decisions at every level.

[UNDP Careers @UNDPCareers]

📢 Are you passionate about putting nature and the environment at the heart of national economies and planning; helping governments protect, manage and value their natural assets?

✅️18 positions are now open at UNDP: https://t.co/HkvYPjwzYI

#UNDPCareers

[Tunicia Phillips @Tuniciap]

@AfDB_Group Journalists covering the bank sponsored ACEA meetings in Addis last year seem to be left out of this catalyst given that in over 3 months the AfDb has failed to prioritise or communicate reimbursement delays for journalists from developing countries for their excellent reporting

[Tunicia Phillips @Tuniciap]

@AfDB_Group And yet in over three months the AfDb has failed to prioritise reimbursing journalists from developing countries for their excellent contribution towards the UN - ACEA meetings in Addis last year despite numerous efforts to resolve bottlenecks delaying payments

[Tunicia Phillips @Tuniciap]

@AfDB_Group And yet in over three months the AfDb has failed to prioritise reimbursing journalists from developing countries for their excellent contribution towards the UN - ACEA meetings in Addis last year despite numerous efforts to resolve bottlenecks delaying payments

[Tunicia Phillips @Tuniciap]

@AfDB_Group @FCDOGovUK @JennyChapman And yet in over three months the AfDb has failed to prioritise reimbursing journalists from developing countries for their excellent contribution towards the UN - ACEA meetings in Addis last year despite numerous efforts to resolve bottlenecks delaying payments

[Tunicia Phillips @Tuniciap]

@AfDB_Group @AfDBPresident And yet in over three months the AfDb has failed to prioritise reimbursing journalists from developing countries for their excellent contribution towards the UN - ACEA meetings in Addis last year despite numerous efforts to resolve bottlenecks delaying payments

[Tunicia Phillips @Tuniciap]

@AfDB_Group We think it’s most disappointing that in over three months the AfDb has failed to prioritise reimbursing journalists from developing countries for the excellent contribution towards the UN - ACEA meetings in Addis despite numerous efforts to resolve bottlenecks

[GIJN Africa @gijnAfrica]

Women investigative reporters face harassment, surveillance, and personal risk. Here are practical strategies to confront these challenges from female journalists on the front lines. https://t.co/EGEpK3YgmD