@Kalipochi

Vitus-Gregory Gondwe who trades as Gregory Gondwe started his media career in 1993. His exploits spun print, radio and online journalism.

 Blantyre , Malawi
gondwe-gregory.blogspot.com
Joined June 2009
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Check out my latest article: Beyond the Ballot: Reimagining Africa’s Democratic Futures linkedin.com/pulse/beyond-ba… via @LinkedIn

Beyond the Ballot: Reimagining Africa’s Democratic Futures

It was a challenging encounter with the known. For three days, at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, I joined thinkers, activists, academics, civil society leaders and democracy practit...

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From internet freedom talks in Mauritius to journalism discussions in Johannesburg, with media viability next: the mission continues. I love public interest journalism. Attempts to discredit this work are background noise. The train keeps moving. #PublicInterestMedia
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Honoured to be named Most Resilient Journalist of the Decade by MCM and MHRC, recognising “more than three decades of courageous and sustained commitment” to journalism. To everyone who stood by me: this honour is yours too. The work continues. 🙏🏾 #AMATIC2026
Certifying the Award

ALT Certifying the Award

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Honoured to join @mediadefence at #FIFAfrica26 in Mauritius for "Spyware on Trial: A Comparative Discussion Across Jurisdictions." Pegasus has been detected in at least 12 African countries — 3,000+ numbers targeted in Rwanda alone. We'll discuss how lawyers are challenging it in court.
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Thrilled to share that I just spoke at Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum 2026! Big thanks to the organizers and everyone who joined the session.🌟 Your presence made it special! #DRIF26 #DRIF - via #Whova event app whova.com/portal/9SW6kzs2EMi…

Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum 2026

Le Forum sur les droits numériques et l'inclusion (DRIF26) est un rassemblement annuel de trois jours organisé par Paradigm Initiative (PIN). Il sert de plateforme aux acteurs et aux in…

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Check out my latest article: Training Journalists for Election Season—and the AI Storm That Comes With It linkedin.com/pulse/training-… via @LinkedIn

Training Journalists for Election Season—and the AI Storm That Comes With It

Over the past few weeks, I've been moving—Angola, Namibia, Zambia, then back home to Malawi—and it has been one of those seasons that reminds you why capacity-building in journalism matters. In...

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Check out my latest article: If Toll Money Is for Roads, Expand Tolling Beyond Blantyre–Lilongwe linkedin.com/pulse/toll-mone… via @LinkedIn

If Toll Money Is for Roads, Expand Tolling Beyond Blantyre–Lilongwe

In his State of the Nation Address, President APM said government will ring-fence tollgate collections so the money goes directly to road rehabilitation. On the face of it, that is welcome.

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It’s good to be back after being locked out for months!!!
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NEW: Malawi Human Rights Commission says 100 inmates are on the verge of death by starvation at Mikuyu prison. The report also details physical torture, including the burning of private parts, which has led to deaths and secret burials on farms. Link: investigativeplatform-mw.org…
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Vitus-Gregory Gondwe retweeted
GIJN Africa@gijnAfrica4 Aug 2025
In this installment of our 10 Questions series, @gijnAfrica's @benon_oluka talks to @GoldenMatonga, investigations director at the @PlatformMalawi, about his career uncovering corruption. Full story: twp.ai/4inycg

Fighting a ‘Scourge of Secrecy’ and Uncovering Corruption in Malawi

GIJN's Benon Herbert Oluka talks to Golden Matonga, investigations director at the Platform for Investigative Journalism - Malawi, about his career uncovering corruption.

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Vitus-Gregory Gondwe retweeted
Jack McBrams@mcbrams16 Jul 2025
Landmark win for dmeocracy & free speech in #Malawi. The Constitutional Court has STRUCK DOWN section 200 of the Penal Code. Criminal defamation is now unconstitutional! Now you can speak truth to power without looking over your shoulder. #FreedomOfExpression #MalawiJustice
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Read “Creating a Safe Ecosystem for Journalists in Malawi“ by Vitus-Gregory Gondwe on Medium: jskfellows.stanford.edu/crea…

Creating a Safe Ecosystem for Journalists in Malawi

The Dilemma of Catching Up, Staying Safe, and Being Impactful

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PIJ IMPACT: The development comes days US govt placed Malawi on a "yellow list" countries with weak passport controls. Authorities then emphasized urgency in addressing these security concerns to avoid stricter sanctions from Washington. Read more - investigativeplatform-mw.org…
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Fugitive SA businessman Willem Steenkamp, infamous for a K22bn ($20M) Malawi bank transfer attempt, has died in Blantyre. Once on Interpol's red list, he evaded arrest for years under the alias Dr. William Bilderberg. Read PIJ’s full investigation: investigativeplatform-mw.org…
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Honored to speak at #ISOJ2025 in Austin on Global Challenges to Journalism. From Malawi to the world, journalists face political interference, legal threats & economic pressures daily. We must protect press freedom to ensure truth prevails. #InvestigativeJournalism #PressFreedom
Gregory Gondwe Speaking at ISOJ 2025 at University of Texas

ALT Gregory Gondwe Speaking at ISOJ 2025 at University of Texas

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We kick off the #ISOJ2025 in Austin, Texas
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Vitus-Gregory Gondwe retweeted
MISA Malawi@misamalawi21 Mar 2025
#iVerifyMalawi
UNDP Malawi
@undpmalawi21 Mar 2025
#iVerify Malawi launched🚀 This platform, launched by @UNDPMalawi and @misamalawi, leverages digital tools and human expertise to fight misinformation and disinformation. 🗳️ Stay informed, stay accurate—let's protect democracy together! Visit: malawi.i-verify.org/
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Vitus-Gregory Gondwe retweeted
ISOJ@ISOJ202615 Mar 2025
Global roundup—Challenges to journalism worldwide 🌍📰 Join @degarciaknight, Lina Chawaf, @CDieuNalio, @Kalipochi , @LuzMelyReyes, and @Mikh_Rubin at ISOJ 2025. isoj.org/program-2025/
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