NMT Media Foundation

NMT Media Foundation Promoting media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information in Africa.

The objective of the NMT is to further the principles of press freedom, freedom of expression as well as access to information in Africa and beyond.

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19/12/2025

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📌The Eco Dialogue Collective (EDC) project has officially launched The Green Screen, a pioneering media and civil societ...
04/12/2025

📌The Eco Dialogue Collective (EDC) project has officially launched The Green Screen, a pioneering media and civil society hub dedicated to advancing transparency and public dialogue on Namibia’s green transition.

This platform will serve as a central hub for high-quality resources including investigative reports, explanatory content and research on green growth, energy, extractive industries, and environmental governance.

The launch, held at the NMT Media Foundation offices in Windhoek, formally commissioned this critical initiative. You can watch the livestream replay here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16XQiDooVu/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The Green Screen is a core component of the European Union-funded “Eco Dialogue Collective - Empowering Media and Civil Society for a Transparent Green Future” project, implemented in partnership with the NMT Media Foundation, DW Akademie, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), and the Legal Assistance Centre (LAC).

Future Impact: The platform will be operational from January 2026, offering resources to support research, media production, and skills development aimed at ensuring an accountable and sustainable path forward for Namibia.


IPPR Namibia DW Akademie Legal Assistance Centre Namibia Delegation of the European Union to Namibia

03/12/2025

Launch of The Green Screen

12/11/2025

%%title%% %%sep%% %%primary_category%% %%sep%% %%sitename%% %%sep%% African investigative journalist of the year Dewald van Rensburg says investigative journalism remains specialised and underdeveloped on the continent, and that awards like these help encourage journalists to pursue more in-depth wo...

07/11/2025

South Africa’s Dewald van Rensburg named 2025 African investigative journalist of the year by Stuart Dickinson | Nov 7, 2025 | 0 comments Dewald van Rensburg of South African investigative journalism unit amaBhungane has won the 2025 AIJC African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award for his ...

07/11/2025

Activist and award-winning journalist Catherine White, founder of ‘Cat White Media’, shared her expertise on creating short-form video stories that truly engage audiences.
Her session, ‘How Stories Go Viral: The Shock Factor and the Power of TikTok’, highlighted how this once-mocked platform has become a powerful tool for social journalism, enabling impactful storytelling that sticks with viewers.

07/11/2025

Simon Allison, Co-Founder of The Continent, and Christine Mungai, News Editor, shared their experiences on the complex realities of reporting stories that hit close to home. They discussed the challenges of maintaining journalistic integrity and impartiality while covering issues directly affecting their own communities or people they know. Their insights provide a powerful reflection on the ethical dilemmas journalists face when personal and professional worlds intersect. .

07/11/2025

Youri van der Weide, an Open Source Researcher, revealed how Bellingcat identified the admin officer of a pro-Wagner group promoting violence across Africa. He explained how Wagner mercenaries use Telegram groups to amplify their operations by sharing footage of torture, mutilations, and other atrocities.

The Wagner Group, a Russian military company, has significant activities on the continent and acts as a tool of Russia’s foreign policy. This session shed light on the dangers of disinformation and violence spread through digital platforms linked to Wagner. .

07/11/2025

Investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh of Daily Maverick unpacked his sensational undercover video “sting” involving the CEO of a major government entity. Myburgh detailed the covert surveillance project and the CEO's alleged attempt to bribe him with R60,000 to drop his investigation into questionable property dealings.

The session explored ethical and legal challenges associated with covert recordings, the use of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), financial-trail analysis, and the broader impact such exposés have on public accountability. This powerful journalism highlights the risks and importance of exposing corruption. .

Andiswa Matikinca of Oxpeckers spoke on “Investigating critical minerals in Southern Africa,” focusing specifically on l...
07/11/2025

Andiswa Matikinca of Oxpeckers spoke on “Investigating critical minerals in Southern Africa,” focusing specifically on lithium, a vital mineral for the energy transition. She delved into the development of lithium mining in the region and its impacts on local communities.

Lithium is crucial for electric vehicles and energy storage, positioning Southern Africa as a key player in the global green transition. However, the social and environmental implications of mining activities remain critical issues that demand attention.

The African Investigative Journalism Conference recently hosted the Absa Investigative Journalist Awards in Johannesburg...
07/11/2025

The African Investigative Journalism Conference recently hosted the Absa Investigative Journalist Awards in Johannesburg, where Dewald van Rensburg from South Africa was crowned overall winner. His award-winning 10-part series, 'City of Gold,' exposes a massive gold-based VAT scam and illicit gold trade networks worth billions.

Dewald uncovered a sophisticated money laundering syndicate operating through fake gold sales, involving millions being siphoned off via circular transactions and sham companies.

His work casts a critical light on the shadowy organised crime within Johannesburg’s gold sector, exemplifying the power of investigative journalism in exposing financial crimes that deplete state resources.

07/11/2025

Day 3 of the African Investigative Journalism Conference kicked off with an insightful discussion between Africa’s best investigative journalist winner 2025, Dewald van Rensburg, and Gwen Lister, convenor of judges.

Dewald shared how he embarked on his award-winning 10-part series titled 'City of Gold,' which exposed a vast gold-based VAT scam and illicit gold trade networks worth billions. This gripping investigation shines a light on the shadowy world of organised crime and money laundering in Johannesburg’s gold sector.

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