Investigation: In-Depth Probes & Reporting

Every year billions change hands and decisions get made away from public view — our Investigation tag pulls the curtain back. Here you’ll find deep reporting, verified facts, and clear explanations so you understand what happened, who’s responsible, and what it means for people on the ground.

How we investigate

We start with documents, data and direct sources. That means public records, budgets, match footage, court filings, and interviews with people close to a story. For example, our look at South Africa’s police spending traced the gap between the R100 billion budget and the R11.8 billion citizens spend on private security.

We verify claims before publishing. That includes checking video clips, cross-referencing statements, and asking official comments. When a referee call or a coaching choice becomes a larger issue, we check replay angles, disciplinary records and expert views — the same approach used in the Arsenal–PSG referee discussion.

What you’ll find here

Expect a mix of political probes, sports controversies, education and health investigations. You’ll see pieces that dig into institutional failures, like police or exam boards, and those that unpack high-profile scandals, such as doping cases or leadership gaps. Stories like Jannik Sinner’s doping settlement or the JAMB registration changes show how a close read of rules and records reveals the bigger picture.

We also publish tactical and data-led breakdowns when they matter. In sports, that might be a stat-driven post about Club World Cup tactics or a model-based prediction that exposes betting trends. In other fields, it can mean a clear chart or timeline that makes complex events easy to follow.

How can you use these investigations? Use them to check facts, hold institutions to account, or simply stay better informed. If a piece names a policy gap, look for our practical steps or links to source documents so you can learn more or raise the issue with local leaders.

We try to keep jargon out and explain technical points fast. When legal or medical terms appear, we break them down with concrete examples. That makes it easier to follow a match-fixing claim, a policy failure, or a corporate move without guessing what the terms mean.

Want to follow a developing story? Use the tag to track updates. Investigations often evolve — new documents, witness statements or official replies can change the picture. We add follow-ups and clear timelines so you can see what shifted and why.

If you spot something we missed, tell us. Good investigations often start with a tip from readers. Send documents or leads, and we’ll review them the same way we handle other evidence: carefully and with source protection when needed.

Follow this Investigation tag for regular, practical reporting from across Africa. We publish verified, clear, and useful stories that help you understand the facts—and act on them if you want to.