Lerato Mkhize is a journalist for Africa News Desk, dedicated to covering the continent's evolving political and economic landscape. Beyond the corridors of power and bustling markets, her deepest passion lies in Africa's wild spaces. Lerato believes that conservation and sustainable development are inextricably linked, and she often seeks out stories where human ambition meets the natural world. Whether reporting on a new tech solution to combat poaching or the economic impact of eco-tourism, she brings her commitment to preserving Africa's magnificent biodiversity to every piece she writes.