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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Oxpeckers is a non-profit company with a proven track record in managing multinational, cross-border journalistic collaborations. Its aims include building capacity for and improving the impact of African environmental journalism, inter alia by providing a home for investigative journalists interested in environmental issues.