Premium Times Journalists Named African Investigative Award Finalists

What changed

Premium Times journalists and other reporters have been named finalists for the fourth African Investigative Journalism Awards. Organised by the Wits Centre for Journalism and supported by Absa Africa, the awards recognise investigative work across Africa.

Why it matters

Finalist status puts a spotlight on reporting designed to uncover untold stories, question public figures and hold powerful actors to account. That matters because investigative journalism is not simply a record of events; it is a test of whether institutions can withstand scrutiny.

The announcement also places locally produced reporting within a continent-wide field. The full finalist list, categories, judging criteria and ceremony date have not been provided, so the significance for individual journalists remains unclear. But the awards’ stated purpose is plain: public-interest reporting is being recognised for challenging silence around power.