Intelwatch is hosting a third regional advocacy roundtable today 3 November 2026 at 14:30 CAT, focusing on declining advertising revenues, financial insecurity and increasing economic pressures are threatening the sustainability and independence of journalism across Southern Africa.
Building on Intelwatch’s research reports mapping threats to the media in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini and Mozambique, the discussion will bring together media professionals and experts to explore practical solutions, sustainable funding models and opportunities for collective action to strengthen independent journalism across the region
Panellists of the discussion include:
- Mmapula Molapong – Journalist and Author, Intelwatch Regional Synthesis Report
- Golden Matonga – Director of Investigations, Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ-Malawi)
- Zoe Titus – Journalist and Author of Intelwatch’s Female Journalists Report
- Loughty Dube – Chairperson, Southern African Press Councils Association
Please join us, find attached the Zoom details:
Time: November 3, 2026 02:30 PM Johannesburg Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87658089595?pwd=bcFuQsbRY8jKn9wHIIMzClT01sEzpt.1
Meeting ID: 818 0049 5992
Passcode: 681175
