Zimbabwe Falls on World Media Freedom Index
Zimbabwe has been ranked at 130 out of 180 countries in 2021 compared to its ranking at 126 in 2020,…
The State of Access to Information in South Africa
Since the start of South Africa’s democracy in 1994, human rights, including the rights to freedom of expression and access…
Zambia: Senior Government Official Marches Against Attacks on Journalists
In an unprecedented development, a senior Zambian government official marched to the police headquarters in Lusaka demanding that law enforcement…
Mozambique Deports Journalist in Unclear Circumstances
Mozambican authorities on 16 February 2021 deported British journalist Tom Bowker whom they accused of violating the country’s immigration laws. Mozambican…
MISA-Zimbabwe Calls for Inclusion of Journalists in COVID-19 Priority Vaccination Rollout
MISA Zimbabwe calls upon the government to prioritise and also include journalists among the first priority groups listed for the…
South African Police Shoot Journalist Reporting on Protests
South African journalist Thobile Mlangeni sustained injuries on 26 November 2020 when police allegedly fired rubber bullets indiscriminately in Mbombela,…
Lesotho Police Shoot Journalist During Protests
Lesotho police have been accused of shooting journalist Ntsoaki Motaung during a youth protest dubbed #BachaShutDown on 6 November 2020….
Zimbabwe’s Looming Patriot Bill Cause for Great Concern
Legislation is an old age tool that governments continue to rely on to influence civic space both negatively and positively….
Lesotho: Proposed Internet Broadcasting Rules Will Stifle Free Speech
The Lesotho government, through the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA), has proposed new regulations that stipulate that individuals with more than…
Zimbabwe: Detained Journalist Chin’ono Unwell
Lawyers representing detained journalist Hopewell Chin’ono on 1 September 2020 told Harare Magistrate Ngoni Nduna that the journalist is not…
Journalist Chin’ono Denied Bail Yet Again
Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono was on 24 August 2020, denied bail yet again following his fresh bail application on the basis…
AFEX Petitions Zimbabwean President to Ensure Release of Journalist Chin’ono
The Africa Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) has petitioned President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe to ensure the release of investigative…