PROFILE: Wits alumnus soars in investigative journalism
From the Wits Vuvuzela newsroom to one of the most watched investigative shows, wits graduate gains recognition for ground-breaking work
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Two exposés share top investigation prize
The Taco Kuiper Awards, finally taking place in-person since 2019, awarded the investigative reports of Daily Maverick and amaBhungane.Â
Nigerian and Senegalese journalists lauded at Africa Check Fact-Checking Awards
The fact-checking organisation used the night to honour Africa-based fact-checking media.
AIJC’s first time attendees extol day one experiences
The biggest African gathering of investigative journalists will consist of three-days of networking, skills training and discussions from well-renowned guest speakers. (more…)
Carlos Cardoso’s memory epitomised by Cameroonian journalist Mimi Mefo
Journalists should report without fear or favour, said the award winning Cameroonian journalist
Forensic journalism tools expose the murders of women and children by Cameroonian soldiers
Investigative journalists discover the truth using various technological tools
Data collection no longer complicated
It has become easier for ordinary people to access data sets. (more…)
Ethiopian speaker casts spotlight on press freedom at Carlos Cardoso lecture
Investigative journalism and democracy go hand in hand
Going beyond the data in a leak investigation
UK journalist Margot Gibbs gave journalists a breakdown of how she exposed corrupt politicians and people linked to organised crime following the Dubai Leaks expose in June 2018.
They kill the journalists, not the story
Carrying on the work of journalists who no longer can.
Journalists-turned-authors explore organised crime
Anneliese Burgess and Mandy Weiner discuss the differences in their writing processes for their latest books.
Exposé prompts cough syrup ban in Nigeria
The groundbreaking documentary exposing cough syrup addiction plaguing Nigeria reveals greater structural issues in the country
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