Serving Investigative Journalism
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, 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.
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.
News Feed
Read the latest investigative stories from our member centres.
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Dylan Bush
on May 28, 2026Dylan Bush cut his teeth as a news and political journalist at the Mail & Guardian from 2010 – 2015, where he covered major national news […]
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Is local lagging?
on June 4, 2026Billions are flowing into South Africa's green economy. #PowerTracker investigates whether local manufacturers, workers and communities are truly […]
Makanday Center for Investigative Journalism
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District Thirsting for Answers
on June 10, 2026The truth behind Kalomo’s water crisis By Kebby Sianjame in Kalomo, Southern Province Despite paying monthly water bills, some residents of Kalomo […]
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‘Civil war’ hits Swapo company
on May 22, 2026By Shinovene Immanuel and Timo Shihepo | 15 May 2026 PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has ordered a forensic investigation into a Swapo fishing […]
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Mine’s Regulator Is Also Its Owner: Maloma Colliery Blasting Cracks Eswatini...
on June 1, 2026Beside the active Shaft 3 of Eswatini’s coal mine, 43 homesteads say blasting is splitting their walls. The blast logs, inspection records and […]
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Company sold stolen and expired insulin to Malawi’s hospitals
on April 17, 2026The Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority Head Office in Malawi. Photos: Golden Matonga Golden Matonga and Tumpale Ng’ambi One of […]
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A JAILED WILDLIFE CRIME KINGPIN WANTS FREEDOM FROM THE PRESIDENT
on June 10, 2026A convicted notorious wildlife smuggler Lin Yun Hua is awaiting a second trial for attempting to bribe a judge during his first trial. While in […]
