The Eminent Prize for Investigative Journalism is now in its fourth year. This award recognises journalists who demonstrate exceptional commitment to uncovering hidden facts and holding leaders accountable.
Deadline: 31st October 2025
A panel of independent judges will review submissions and select up to two winners.
– Overall Winner: A brand-new laptop
– Runner-up(s): A three-month, fully paid internship at MakanDay
– Honourable Mentions: Up to two may be named and invited to the awards ceremony hosted by MakanDay
Winning and finalist entries will be featured on the MakanDay website and across our social media platforms.
Submission Guidelines
– Entries must uncover abuse of power, corruption, or expose injustice.
– Journalists may submit their own work or nominate another’s work (with their permission).
– Eligible entries must have been published or broadcast between 1st January and October 31st 2025.
– Non-English entries must include a translation.
– For print entries: include a scanned copy (and, if unclear, a transcript in Word or PDF).
– For broadcast entries (TV, radio, or online video): include a link or attach the file.
– All entries must include a biography and photo of the entrant(s).
– The awards are open to all Zambian journalists and MakanDay contributors. However, MakanDay journalists are not eligible to participate.
Submit entries to: editor@makanday.org
Visit: MakanDay website https://makanday.org/
Note: The awards are open only to journalists based in Zambia.
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