Articles by Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA)
MISA Malawi concerned by threats against Gregory Gondwe
The editorial director of the Platform for Investigative Journalists (PIJ), Gregory Gondwe, has been forced to go into hiding after his exposé on payments made by the military to businessman Zuneth Sattar.
Zambia finally enacts ATI law
MISA welcomes President Haikande Hichelema’s enactment of Access to Information legislation after two decades of relentless advocacy.
MISA demands swift investigation of journalist Joao Chamusse’s murder
Motive behind murder of journalist Joao Chamusse is unclear but his phone and laptop are missing.
ACHPR Special Rapporteur engages Zimbabwe’s President on ‘Patriot Bill’
Commissioner Gerveesha Topsy-Sonoo voiced concern that the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment Bill will curtail numerous rights.
Zimbabwean business publication threatened
Head of Zimbabwe’s National Social Security Authority turns to police to take action against weekly after accusing publication of defamation.
Freedom of expression a crucial enabling right
The regional chairperson of the Media Institute for Southern Africa, Golden Maunganidze, calls on states to repeal media phobic laws and align legislation to international standards.
MISA prioritises safety of journalists prior to Zimbabwean elections
The MISA Zimbabwe national director highlighted that previous elections were marked by increases in attacks against journalists and it was imperative that measures be put in place to ensure the safety of media workers during the electoral period.
MISA seeks clarity from Zimbabwe Electoral Commission
Citing constitutional guarantees, executive director of MISA-Zimbabwe engages country’s electoral management body over journalists being blocked from accessing voter registration centres.