Journalist and Storyteller
Akashni Ashok Latchanna
"I’m a South African journalist exploring the intersections of technology, economy, and social change—telling stories that matter with clarity, curiosity, and heart. I report on e-commerce, science, agriculture, labor, and public policy, often through underrepresented voices. My work reflects a deep commitment to uncovering nuance, building context, and making complex issues accessible to everyday readers.”
Akashni A Latchanna
Since 1979

About me

I’m Akashni Latchanna, a freelance Writer rooted in Johannesburg, chasing stories that sit at the heart of change—sometimes subtle, sometimes seismic. I write about the quiet revolutions happening in science labs, in farmlands, in boardrooms, and in the homes of everyday South Africans. Whether it’s unpacking the rise of e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu, exploring South Africa’s two-pot retirement system, or tracing the genetic adaptations of wild chimpanzees—I’m interested in how systems shape people, and how people push back.

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 Whether you're an editor looking for sharp, research-driven journalism or a brand in need of compelling content, you're in the right place. Explore my work, and let’s tell stories that matter.

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So, why hire a writer like me?
 
Clarity Insight Impact
I help editors and brands turn complexity into connection—and information into impact.
Work Samples
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Hotspots by the hour

How Johannesburg’s AI network is transforming air pollution monitoring

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Reframing climate finance for Africa

Ahead of COP30, experts say adaptation finance must shift to grants, or African communities will see little benefit from global climate finance.

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Yellowfish egg failure reveals a choking river system

Sediment from illegal gold mining is suffocating one of South Africa’s most important freshwater systems, threatening biodiversity, crops and water security downstream.

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I forecast South Africa’s grain future

Agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo’s work addresses climate challenges, market access, and sustainability as food security tightens across Africa

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Flooding in South Africa

The Devastating Effect of heavy Rainfall on the Agricultural Sector.

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Aviation

SA Moves to Avert Jet Fuel.

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Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year 2025 Lights up South African Skies.

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I want to do something splendid… Something heroic or wonderful that won’t be forgotten after I’m dead… I think I shall write books.
- Louisa May Alcott
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