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12/12/2025

‎ | Roy Howa
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‎This week, we recognise Roy Howa, a recent Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Cultural Studies (BACCS) graduate whose passion for truth-telling and accountability has opened an exciting new chapter in his journalism journey.
‎Roy has secured an internship with the Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ) Malawi’s leading and respected investigative online media platform revered for its bold, evidence-based reporting and commitment to public-interest journalism. This achievement marks a major milestone in his professional growth.
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‎ : Roy has joined PIJ due to its independence and commitment to confronting challenging stories with a focus on accuracy, fairness, and accountability. He values PIJ's dedication to in-depth reporting, producing thoroughly investigated and evidence-based stories.
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‎ : ‎“Interning with PIJ means a lot to me because it aligns with my passion for truth-telling, accountability, and fair reporting. BACCS shaped my professional foundation it taught me how to gather facts responsibly, analyse complex issues, and tell impactful stories with depth and sensitivity.”
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‎Roy credits modules such as News Reporting & Editing, Media Law & Ethics, and Research Methods for equipping him with the tools required for rigorous investigative journalism.
‎As he begins this journey, Roy is excited to learn, grow, and contribute to Malawi’s leading investigative platform
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‎Congratulations, Roy! We wish you every success as you become part of the beacon for raising the bar in investigative storytelling.
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Golden Matonga Elected to Global Investigative Journalism Leadership CommitteeBy PIJ NewsroomGolden Matonga, managing pa...
02/12/2025

Golden Matonga Elected to Global Investigative Journalism Leadership Committee
By PIJ Newsroom

Golden Matonga, managing partner at the Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ), has been elected to the the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists' (ICIJ) Network Committee—becoming the only African journalist on the global leadership body.

Matonga joins a diverse team of investigative journalism leaders from around the world tasked with strengthening ICIJ’s network of more than 280 reporters in over 100 countries. The committee plays a central role in upholding editorial standards, shaping collaborative practices, and driving cross-border investigations that hold power to account.

The newly elected leadership includes Édouard Perrin of Forbidden Stories (France) as chair, and co-chairs Hala Nasreddine of Daraj Media (Lebanon) and Yasuomi Sawa of Waseda University (Japan). Other members represent major investigative outlets from Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

“This appointment reflects both the trust the global journalism community places in Golden’s work and Malawi’s growing footprint in international investigative reporting,” said PIJ founder Gregory Gondwe. “It’s a proud moment not just for PIJ, but for African journalism as a whole.”

Matonga, an award-winning journalist recognised for his investigative work on corruption, governance and organised crime, has led several cross-border projects under the ICIJ banner, including the Pandora Papers and FinCen files

ICIJ Executive Director Gerard Ryle said the committee exemplifies the strength and diversity of its network, which has helped deliver major exposés such as the Pulitzer-winning Panama Papers and the recent Coin Laundry project on crypto and casino-linked crime.

Matonga’s election affirms PIJ’s commitment to investigative journalism that resonates beyond Malawi’s borders—amplifying African stories, voices and scrutiny on a global stage.

Malawi’s Aviation Registry: A Loophole in the SkyMalawi’s aircraft registry is turning into a safe haven for rogue opera...
28/11/2025

Malawi’s Aviation Registry: A Loophole in the Sky

Malawi’s aircraft registry is turning into a safe haven for rogue operators and sanctions evaders. With few planes flying locally, the registry is nonetheless bustling with jets tied to shady deals across the globe.
Weak regulation. Political neglect. Global consequences.
One Malawian registered aircraft even crashed fatally in South Sudan.

Read the full investigation:
https://www.pijmalawi.org/show-story/the-shadow-fleet

Coming soon on PIJ.
26/11/2025

Coming soon on PIJ.

NEW INVESTIGATION: Broken Futures: How Missing Grades Derail Malawi’s StudentsFrom bounced offices to blocked portals, ...
14/11/2025

NEW INVESTIGATION:
Broken Futures: How Missing Grades Derail Malawi’s Students

From bounced offices to blocked portals, dozens of students in Malawi’s public universities are being forced to repeat, withdraw, or even abandon their degrees due to missing grades.
Our latest investigation uncovers institutional negligence, technical failures, and mental health crises affecting students from MUBAS, LUANAR, MZUNI, and beyond.
This story has first-hand stories, expert analysis, and government responses. It's more than a system glitch—it's a national education crisis.
Read the full article here: https://www.pijmalawi.org/show-story/we-report-they-ignore-students-hit-hard-by-gra

Here's what you need to know about our latest groundbreaking investigation into the owners of an abandoned soviet jet at...
12/11/2025

Here's what you need to know about our latest groundbreaking investigation into the owners of an abandoned soviet jet at Kamuzu Airport.

The Ghost Plane's Owners: We traced the plane back to Gravia Airlines and key men: Victor Zelenyuk and Yevgeni Zakharov.

A Web of Airlines & Crashes: Our team followed the paper trail, linking these individuals to a series of airlines, including Aerolift, which was involved in multiple fatal crashes across Africa and the Middle East, costing lives and raising serious questions.

Supplying Militants in Somalia: The most chilling discovery? Our investigation confirms that an Aerolift Ilyushin 76 was found by a UN Monitoring Group to have illegally transferred weapons from Eritrea to militants in Somalia in August 2006 – a direct contribution to regional instability and conflict.

Sanctions & Shadowy Networks: Further digging reveals connections to other entities like Rada Airlines, sanctioned by the US Treasury for links to Russia and Belarus, showcasing the depth of this shadowy global network.

Read our full, exclusive investigation here: https://www.pijmalawi.org/show-story/the-ghost-plane-that-never-left-how-a-forgotten-s

NEW: For nearly 14 years, a colossal Soviet-made Ilyushin-76 (registration 3X CFR) has been a forgotten eyesore at Kamuz...
12/11/2025

NEW:

For nearly 14 years, a colossal Soviet-made Ilyushin-76 (registration 3X CFR) has been a forgotten eyesore at Kamuzu International Airport. But thanks to PIJ's relentless pursuit of the truth, we've dug deep beyond the surface-level notice demanding unpaid parking fees.
Our exclusive investigation connects the dots from a grounded jet to a shocking trail of evidence leading to figures in the international arms trade and shocking plane crashes across the continent that have killed peacekeeping soldiers and others.

Read the full article here:
https://www.pijmalawi.org/show-story/the-ghost-plane-that-never-left-how-a-forgotten-s

PIJ’s founder and Managing Partner, Gregory Gondwe, is among the speakers at this year's African Investigative Journalis...
06/11/2025

PIJ’s founder and Managing Partner, Gregory Gondwe, is among the speakers at this year's African Investigative Journalism Conference , the annual gathering of the continent’s finest investigative journalists and scholars. Gondwe is presenting a paper titled "Beyond Exposure: How Solutions-Driven Investigative Journalism Can Be A Shield And Not Just Be Sword."

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Our work exposing Malawi's State Capture is gaining global attention!The maiden edition of PIJ Gleaner has been prominen...
03/11/2025

Our work exposing Malawi's State Capture is gaining global attention!
The maiden edition of PIJ Gleaner has been prominently featured in ZAM's October Kleptocracy Report! This recognition upholds the vibrant role of investigative journalism in holding power to account and exposing the roots of corruption and state capture in Malawi.
We are proud of this acknowledgement and remain committed to uncovering the truth.
Read the ZAM Kleptocracy Report here: https://kleptocracyreport.substack.com/p/kr11-the-dictators-who-must-go
Missed PIJ Gleaner? Catch up on our trailblazing edition: https://www.pijmalawi.org/gleaner

NEW: The Malawi Government is facing an 8 billion Kwacha lawsuit in Paris over the grounded helicopters the Malawi Defen...
30/10/2025

NEW: The Malawi Government is facing an 8 billion Kwacha lawsuit in Paris over the grounded helicopters the Malawi Defense Force wanted to buy. After government claimed in court that it mistakenly paid a Zambian supplier $500,000, the supplier has issued a reply in court: WRONG. You paid $2 MILLION advance payment as a commitment to the contract!

READ MORE: https://www.pijmalawi.org/show-story/govt-transferred-k34-billion-advance-payment-for

NEW: PIJ previously exposed the highly controversial deal by the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) to buy two Bell 412 helicopt...
16/10/2025

NEW: PIJ previously exposed the highly controversial deal by the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) to buy two Bell 412 helicopters that were so old and dilapidated, a technical report condemned them as "unsafe to fly."

Yet, the MDF made an advanced payment of over MWK 867 MILLION (USD 500,000), as recently acquired documents reveal.

Now, the Zambian supplier, AYA Technologies, has escalated the matter to the International Court of Arbitration in Paris, suing the Government of Malawi for over MWK 8 BILLION for alleged breach of the $9.29 million contract.

Read the full story here: https://www.pijmalawi.org/show-story/the-92-million-mistake-malawi-sued-for-billions

Don't Miss the first Issue of The PIJ Gleaner!Want to know the real stories holding power to account in Malawi? The firs...
13/10/2025

Don't Miss the first Issue of The PIJ Gleaner!
Want to know the real stories holding power to account in Malawi? The first Issue of PIJ’s newsletter, The Gleaner, is out!
Access our investigative reports and publications in PDF format - Uncovering the truth through comprehensive research and analysis: https://www.pijmalawi.org/gleaner

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