Michelle Makori Biography and Wiki
Michelle Makori is an internationally acclaimed American television journalist, news anchor, reporter, and producer. She is the Editor-in-Chief and Lead Anchor at Kitco News. She previously worked as one of the leading anchors and Editor-in-Chief at i24News. Before this, She served as an anchor and reporter for Bloomberg, CNN Money, CGTN, and SABC. Michelle is also one of the directors of McEwen Mining, a renowned Mining company.
She is a proud American Citizen and speaks five languages. She is the Anchor and Editor-in-Chief of “ClearCut with Michelle Makori” and “ClearCut Plus with Michelle Makori.”
Michelle Makori Age and Birthday
Michelle was born on February 8, 1981, in Haifa, Israel. She is 43 years old as of 2024. Her birth sign is Aquarius. Makori turns 44 years old on Feb 8 2024.
Michelle Makori Height
Makori stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (Approx. 1.72m) tall.
Education
Michelle attended South Africa’s University of the Witwatersrand where she graduated with a Post Graduate Honors Degree in Media Studies and Journalism (with distinction), and a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Law and Psychology.
She also graduated top of her class from South Africa’s Damelin Business School.
Michelle Makori Family, Parents, Siblings
Makori was born in Haifa, Israel but grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa. Makori met Melloul a few years before when she was in Israel celebrating her parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Her mother insisted that she meet Melloul, who had already launched i24News in Israel.
Michelle Makori Husband
Moving on to her marital affairs, the beautiful dazzling journalist is a very private person hence no record of her relationships is available to the public. It’s not clear if she is married, single, or in a relationship. We are keeping tabs and we will update her partner’s details soon when revealed.
Michelle Makori Salary
Makori receives an average salary of around $46,000 to $88,000. However, her contract with the exact amount is yet to be released.
Michelle Makori Net Worth
Michelle Makori has an estimated net worth ranging from $300,000 to $700,000. This amount is from her extensive career as a journalist among other investments.
Michelle Makori Career
Makori began her career in South Africa, where Michelle worked as a presenter and field reporter on SABC Topsport South African Broadcasting Corporation’s National Sports Channel. She later became one of the main anchors and producers for SABC Africa Television.
Michelle landed a job with Bloomberg TV in 2005 as the World and National news anchor during the morning primetime programs. Her roles included reporting and producing the arts and culture show “Muse.” She also worked as a reporter with CNN Money.
Makori joined i24 NEWS from CGTN (China Global Television Network) where she was the New York-based anchor and producer of “Global Business America.” She was a key part of the team that launched CGTN’s U.S.-based global English Channel in 2011.
She is also one of the directors of McEwen Mining, a renowned Mining company.
Michelle Makori Awards
She won the Harambee African Reporter of the Year Award for her work on micro-lending enterprises. Makori was also voted one of the “30 Most Outstanding Women” by Cosmopolitan magazine (South African Edition) and one of the “Sexiest Women in the World” by FHM magazine (South African Edition).
