Clifton is the editor of one of the leading daily news paper called The Daily Times News paper. Before he became the editor, Clifton has been working in the department of arts and culture, He wrote various news articles reflecting issues of arts and culture in Malawi as the way of deeloping the industry. He has been in the media Festival commit of various Festivals held in Malawi which include being the head of media of Blantyre Arts Festival.
Clifton is one of the renown journalist in the countries and his work can not be under estimated.