Health reporting grants available to investigative journalists in Africa
The Wits Centre for Journalism is delighted to announce the availability of 12 health reporting grants of US$2,000 each, open to all investigative journalists based in Africa. Follow the steps below and submit your application before 23h59 (SAST) on Friday, February 28.
Call for Entries: 2025 Taco Kuiper Award for Investigative Journalism
All South African and South African-based journalists are invited to submit entries for the 2025 Taco Kuiper Award for Investigative Journalism.
WCJ Webinar: Sound Evidence with Earshot’s Dr Lawrence Abu Hamdan
Following on from a successful 20th African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC), the Wits Centre for Journalism is hosting a series of webinars in collaboration with the International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM), a conference partner, aimed at giving...
Wits Centre for Journalism releases 2024 State of the Newsroom report
The Wits Centre for Journalism released its 2024 State of the Newsroom report during an online webinar launch on 27 November, with contributors in discussion with report editor Alan Finlay.
How journalists can help rebuild trust: Wits Centre for Journalism hosts Nobel laureate Maria Ressa
Nobel laureate and journalist Maria Ressa, speaking at Wits University on November 19, 2024, sounded the alarm on the power tech companies wield in the global information landscape.
Over 450 journalists and 55 countries represented at hugely successful #AIJC2024
The 20th edition of Africa’s largest gathering of working journalists came to a close on 1 November, with over 450 delegates from 55 countries around the world leaving Wits University richer for the experience in the knowledge gained and new connections made.
AIJC 2024 – Statement on Safety of Journalists in Africa
As a successful #AIJC2024 draws to a close on 1 November, delegates unanimously adopt the Statement on Safety of Journalists in Africa drafted at the conference to mark the upcoming International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.
Ugandan journalist Blanshe Musinguzi is named Africa’s best in 2024
Blanshe Musinguzi, writing for Africa Report, took top honours at the second annual African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award for his far-reaching and impactful investigation into the smuggling of precious Congolese hardwoods through East Africa.
#AIJC2024 Day 1: 20th African Investigative Journalism Conference kicks off in Johannesburg
The milestone 20th African Investigative Journalism Conference got off to a roaring start at Wits University on 30 October.
AIJC Awards finalists chosen from among incredibly strong entries in 2024
The 2024 finalists of the prestigious WCJ / AIJC African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award have been selected, recognising tenacious, hard-hitting examples of investigative reporting from and about Africa.
Wits Centre for Journalism and AIJC announce 2024 investigative journalism Masterclass fellows
Twenty-four masterclass participants were selected from nearly 700 applications received from print, online and broadcast media as well as investigative and fact checking organisations, and include award-winning investigative reporters, editors and trainers from 13 countries.
WCJ invites media colleagues to apply for access to the 2024 African Investigative Journalism Conference
The WCJ invites interested members of the media to apply for media access to the African Investigative Journalism Conference, which brings together the finest in investigative journalists, data scholars and trainers from across Africa.