Jeffrey Barbee

GlobalPost

Jeffrey Barbee covers South Africa as a photojournalist for GlobalPost.

Barbee has worked in Africa since 1996, and his photographic work on AIDS, education and environmental topics appears regularly in the New York Times, Time, the Guardian, Smithsonian magazine, Newsweek, GEO and other newspapers and magazines. Starting his photographic education in 1994 at an institute in the United States, Barbee went on to assist National Geographic photographer David Hiser.

His work has been shown online, and a recent exhibition of his work about globalization and its effect on Africa was held at the Levine Museum in Charlotte, NC. Born in Colorado, Barbee was brought up in Malawi and works out of his studio in Johannesburg.

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The Earth Project: Sun Speak

Botswana cell phone company uses solar energy to power mobile phone network

The Earth Project: Sun Speak
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On the road with Mr. Brightside

On the road with Mr. Brightside
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Breaking new ground in Africa

Breaking new ground in Africa
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Putting water to work

Putting water to work
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Coastal winds power a remote region

Coastal winds power a remote region
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South Africa: Civil servants strike

Government employees close schools, hospitals and challenge President Jacob Zuma and ANC.

South Africa: Civil servants strike
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Reinventing the landfill

Video: Durban, South Africa turns its garbage into power.

Reinventing the landfill
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Soweto to rock World Cup with calabash stadium

Video: Colorful makeover of Johannesburg stadium creates new African sports icon.

Soweto to rock World Cup with calabash stadium
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Battle to save Malawi's Mount Mulanje

Mining project threatens one of Africa's highest peaks.

Battle to save Malawi's Mount Mulanje

Malawi's Mount Mulanje revealed

Malawi's Mount Mulanje revealed
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Slideshow: South Africa's "black diamonds" move on up

After decades of apartheid oppression, many South African blacks are joining the middle class.

Slideshow: South Africa's "black diamonds" move on up
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South Africa sells out World Cup tickets

Residents angry at FIFA restrictions and question if they will benefit from the tournament.

South Africa sells out World Cup tickets

South Africa sells out World Cup tickets

South Africa sells out World Cup tickets
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Why Europe's ash is good for South African diners

Exporters cope with closure of European airports by selling fruits, vegetables and flowers locally.

Why Europe's ash is good for South African diners

Exports grind to halt

Exports grind to halt