Member Centres
We currently have seven member investigative journalism centres in the SADC region of Southern Africa – 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. A membership code and editorial charter guide their conduct.
Membership code
Editorial Charter
Our current member centres
Learn more about our member sites
amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism
JOHANNESBURG, DURBAN AND CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
About amaBhungane
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.
Its hard-hitting exposés, including the #GuptaLeaks which helped bring down the South African president, have earned it international acclaim
The Investigative Unit of The Namibian
JOHANNESBURG, DURBAN AND CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
About The Namibian Investigative Unit
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.
The Platform for Investigative Journalism
BLANTYRE MALAWI
About The Platform for Investigative Journalism
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
The MNN Centre for Investigative Journalism
MASERU LESOTHO
About The MNN Centre for 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.
The MakanDay Centre for Investigative Journalism
LUSAKA ZAMBIA
About The MakanDay Centre for Investigative Journalism
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.
The Inhlase Centre for Investigative Journalism
MBABANE eSWATINI
About The Inhlase Centre for Investigative Journalism
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 Investigative Environmental Journalism
NELSPRUIT SOUTH AFRICA
Oxpeckers Investigative Environmental Journalism
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