We build investigative journalism in
the SADC region of Southern Africa
in the service of a free,
capable media and open,
accountable democracy.
We build investigative journalism in
the SADC region of Southern Africa
in the service of a free,
capable media and open,
accountable democracy.
Member Centres
We currently have seven member investigative journalism centres – in Zambia ,Malawi ,Namibia ,Botswana, Lesotho, eSwatini and South Africa.
They are the leading independent, non-profit investigative
newsrooms in each of their countries. Some may be small, but
collectively they punch well above their weight.
Member Centres
We currently have seven member investigative
journalism centres – in Zambia, Malawi, Namibia,
Botswana, Lesotho, eSwatini and South Africa.
They are the leading independent, non-profit investigative
newsrooms in each of their countries. Some may be small, but
collectively they punch well above their weight.
amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism
The Investigative Unit of The Namibian
The Platform for Investigative Journalism
INK Centre for Investigative Journalism
The MNN Centre for Investigative Journalism
The MakanDay Centre for Investigative Journalism
The Inhlase Centre for Investigative Journalism
News Feed
Read the latest investigative stories from our member centres.
Stakeholder Transparency
Investigative journalists demand accountability
and transparency from those they report on.
Expect it of us too.
See our annual narrative and financial
reports, who funds us, and more.
Stakeholder Transparency
Investigative journalists demand accountability
and transparency from those they report on.
Expect it of us too.
See our annual narrative and financial
reports, who funds us, and more.
amaBhungane Centre
for Investigative
Journalism
AmaBhungane (isiZulu for “the
dung beetles”) launched as an
independent, non-profit
newsroom in 2010 with the aim of
developing investigative
journalism to promote free,
capable media and open,
accountable, just democracy. It’s
hard-hitting exposés, including
the #GuptaLeaks which helped
bring down the South African
president, have earned it
international acclaim.
JOHANNESBURG,
DURBAN AND CAPE TOWN,
SOUTH AFRICA
The investigative unit, founded in
2015, has undertaken and
published major investigations
into corruption and the abuse of
power. Its series on the FishRot
scandal culminated in the
resignation and prosecution of
senior officials and politicians.
JOHANNESBURG,
DURBAN AND CAPE TOWN,
SOUTH AFRICA
Founded in 2020, the Platform is
the youngest IJ Hub member
centre. It has quickly established
itself as Malawi’s pre-eminent
investigative outfit, walking away
with the Overall Winner,
Investigative Story of the Year, and
Electronic Media House of the
Year prizes at the 2022 Misa
Malawi awards.
BLANTYRE
MALAWI
INK was registered as a non-profit
in 2015, seeking to “address the
underdevelopment of in-depth
investigative journalism”. The
founders formerly edited
mainstream newspapers in
Botswana.
GABORONE
BOTSWANA
The MNN Centre for open and democratic society.
Investigative Journalism
Founded in 2016, MNN is strongly
living up to its vision to be the
leading investigative journalism
organisation in the Mountain
Kingdom; promoting
accountability and transparency;
exposing corruption and
wrongdoing; and promoting an
open and democratic society.
MASERU
LESOTHO
MakanDay was established in
2016. It is geared towards
investigative journalism that
serves the interests of the public.
From small beginnings, it has
made a name for itself with its
combination of grassroots
investigations and strong analysis.
LUSAKA
ZAMBIA
Inhlase (“spark” in siSwati)
registered as a non-profit in 2017.
In Africa’s last absolute monarchy,
a country where few dare take on
the powers that be, it has been
hard at work uncovering
corruption and making it public. It
aims to ignite positive change in
the country.
MBABANE
eSWATINI
We build investigative
journalism.
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