Publications

PUBLICATIONS

Ntibinyane, N. A. (2025). Decolonizing Journalism Education: Integrating Global Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Upholding Educational Sovereignty. Pedagogical Inquiry and Practice , 1(1). https://doi.org/10.31542/73smc051

Ntibinyane, A. (2023). Citizen digitalization in Africa. Columbia Journalism Review. https://www.cjr.org/special_report/disrupting-journalism-how-platforms-have-upended-the-news-part-4.php 

Ntibinyane, N. (2020) Journalism in Jeopardy: Mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on newspapers. Africa Portal, University of the Witwatersrand https://www.africaportal.org/features/saving-journalism-mitigating-impact-covid-19-newspapers/ 

Ntibinyane, N. (2020). Coronavirus May Spell the End for Many of Africa’s Print Newspapers. Global Investigative Journalism Network. https://gijn.org/2020/04/27/coronavirus-may-spell-the-end-for-many-of-africas-print-newspapers/ 

Ntibinyane, N. (2018). Want to Change how Investigative Journalism is done in Africa? Here are 14 recommendations. Global Investigative Journalism Network. https://gijn.org/2018/10/03/want-to-change-how-investigative-journalism-is-done-in-africa-here-are-14-recommendations/ 

Ntibinyane, N. (2018) Investigative Journalism: An Exploratory Study on Non-Profit Investigative Journalism Organizations in Africa. Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, University of Oxford. (Fellowship paper) https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/our-research/investigative-journalism-africa-exploratory-study-non-profit-investigative-journalism 

KEY JOURNALISM STORIES

2011
Questionable Dealings of Connected Men
Read the story (Mail & Guardian)
Explores the murky world of insider deals involving Botswana’s elite.

2014
Diamonds and Dollars: The Obscure Transactions of the Sparkling Industry
Read the story (Ink Journalism)
Unveils the secretive transactions behind Botswana’s diamond trade.

2015
Why DPP Refused to Charge Moroka
Read the story (Mmegi)
Explains the legal and political reasons behind the DPP’s decision not to prosecute a controversial figure.

2016
Botswana’s Shoot-to-Kill Policy Against Suspected Poachers (March 16)
Read the story (Mail & Guardian)
Analyzes Botswana’s controversial policy targeting poachers with deadly force.

Botswana’s Shoot-to-Kill Policy Against Suspected Poachers (March 18)
Read the story (Mail & Guardian)
Examines the international and local backlash to Botswana’s anti-poaching measures.

Botswana Repeatedly Raids Preservation Fund (February 4)
Read the story (Mail & Guardian)
Reveals government misuse of funds meant for environmental conservation.

Panama Papers: Botswana Judges’ Offshore Investments Raises Questions (April 4)
Read the story (TimesLIVE)
Investigates how leaked Panama Papers implicated Botswana’s judiciary in offshore investments.

Panama Papers: Exceptional Diamond Deal Suggests Flaws in De Beers, Botswana Relationship
Read the story (Investigative Centers)
Exposes links between Botswana’s diamond industry and offshore tax havens.

Breach of the Judicial Integrity
Read the story (Ink Journalism)
Investigates corruption allegations within Botswana’s judiciary.

Botswana’s Extractive Industries: When Profit Clashes With Morality
Read the story (Ink Journalism)
Discusses ethical challenges in Botswana’s lucrative mining sector.

2017
AmaBhungane: Satellite Images Show Botswana Military Personnel Doing Construction Work at Khama Residence
Read the story (Daily Maverick)
Reveals military involvement in private construction at former President Ian Khama’s residence, raising ethical questions.

Panama Papers: Jaw-Dropping Investigation That Shamed African Leaders (August 4)
Read the story (Ink Journalism)
Analyzes the revelations of the Panama Papers and their implications for African leaders.

Prisoners of Injustice
Read the story (Ink Journalism)
Examines the plight of over 500 rejected asylum seekers detained in Botswana, alleging ill-treatment and human rights abuses.

2020
Diamonds and Dollars: The Obscure Transactions of the Sparkling Industry
Read the story (Ink Journalism)
Unveils the secretive transactions behind Botswana’s diamond trade.

2021
What Is RAM Hiding in British Virgin Islands?
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Explores hidden wealth linked to prominent figures in Botswana.

ARTICLES ABOUT Alvin Ntibinyane

Mobile-First and Local Language: Innovative INK Spreads Investigative Journalism in Botswana
Read the story (Global Investigative Journalism Network)
Profiles the INK Centre for Investigative Journalism, co-founded by Ntibinyane, highlighting its efforts to deliver investigative stories in local languages via mobile platforms.

They’ll Only Kill You If the Denial of Revenue Does Not Bring You Down
Read the story (Nieman Reports)
Highlights Ntibinyane Ntibinyane’s reflections on the challenges African investigative journalists face, including financial constraints, state intimidation, and threats to personal safety.

Reporting on Corruption in Africa’s ‘Shining Light of Democracy’
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An interview with Ntibinyane discussing his experiences founding a nonprofit investigative news center and the challenges of reporting in Botswana.

Digitization Without Monetization: African News Media Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Read the story (Deutsche Welle)
Features Ntibinyane Ntibinyane’s insights on the challenges faced by African news media, particularly in adopting digital strategies while struggling with revenue generation.

DC’s Social Justice Week Prompts Thoughtful Discussions on Equity
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Covers Ntibinyane Ntibinyane’s participation in Durham College’s Social Justice Week, where he shared perspectives on equity, inclusion, and the role of journalism in advancing social justice.

Distinguished Journalist Preparing Students for a Rewarding Career
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Highlights Ntibinyane Ntibinyane’s contributions as a journalism professor at Durham College, focusing on his experience as an investigative journalist and how he prepares students for successful careers in the field.