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Investigative journalism

The investigative journalism course teaches you to deeply investigate a single topic of interest such as serious crime, corruption or corporate wrongdoing. The course involves both intensive in-class work and remote mentorship.

Course content

Topics in this four-day course in Investigative journalism include:

Pitching ideas for investigative journalism
Types of sources in investigative journalism
Organising an investigation
Ethical and legal challenges in investigative journalism
Mentorship

Who should attend?

The investigative journalism course is designed for journalists in Malawi and the region who want to acquire reporting skills and knowledge that will enable them to better examine facts to establish the truth, including:

beginner, mid-level and advanced reporters
journalists and editors
media professionals with a background in print, online, radio or television.

Who are the trainers?

MISA Malawi trainers are experienced investigative journalists who have completed a rigorous ‘Train the Trainer’ course to develop their training expertise. They have also conducted workshops alongside trainers from DW Akademie, Germany’s media development organisation, to benefit from their international experience.

Find out more about our trainers here.

Where is the course held?

Course offered in Lilongwe are held at MISA Malawi’s purpose-built media training centre: Mtolankhani House, Plot 99 in the Acacia area, Lilaga Community.

The centre is equipped with:

audio recording kits
modern computers equipped with audio editing software
projectors and projector screens
high-speed internet.

It includes:

two large well ventilated training rooms
air conditioning
library
kitchen
outside luncheon area
ample car parking.

Mtolankhani House is located about 7km from Gateway Mall. From town, take the Mchinji Road, turn right on the newly constructed Kasiya Road. Turn left at the Acacia signpost and follow the signposts from there to Mtolankhani House.

More information

For more information please contact us on:
info@misamalawi.org or
+265 1 758 091

All of MISA Malawi’s media trainings have been developed in close cooperation with DW Akademie, Germany’s leading media development organisation. Our media workshops meet international standards while being tailored to local conditions.