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MISA engages Southern Africa Development Community over media regulations and safety

MISA Zimbabwe on 15 April 2023 met with the SADC Electoral Advisory Commission (SAEC) in Harare, where the media freedom lobby and advocacy organisation raised...
Malawi  Freedom of Expression

Malawian MPs decriminalise ‘insulting’ the ‘President’

We applaud government for repealing bad laws. Members of Parliament (MPs) on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 amended Section 4 of the Protected Flag, Emblems and...
Zimbabwe 

Journalist barred from covering ruling party internal elections

What happened Journalist Desmond Chingarande of NewsDay was on 9 October 2022 reportedly barred from entering the venue of the ruling ZANU PF’s Central Committee...
Lesotho 

Lesotho: Elections working environment improves for journalists

Journalists in Lesotho signed an election reporting pledge, which was their commitment to covering the elections in an ethical and professional manner. Following the...
Angola  Freedom of Expression Violations

Noose tightens on Press Freedom ahead of Angolan general elections

The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) strongly condemns the harassment, physical attacks and threats against journalists in Angola. We call on the Angolan...
Zimbabwe  Digital Rights

Journalists charged with publishing false data messages

What happened Alpha Media Holdings editor-in-chief Wisdom Mdzungairi and senior reporter Desmond Chingarande were on the 3 August 2022 arrested and charged over a story...
AngolaBotswanaLesothoMalawiMozambiqueTanzaniaZambiaZimbabwe  Digital Rights

MISA’s Annual Report Highlights Freedom of Expression and Digital Rights Issues in Southern Africa

The year 2021 was one of consolidation and the repositioning of our organisation in the aftermath of the several headwinds that we faced. When we...
Zimbabwe  Digital Rights

Zimbabwe: MISA Develops A Guide to the Cyber and Data Protection Act

The Media Institute for Southern Africa-Zimbabwe Guide has developed a guide to assist ordinary citizens, data protection advocates, human rights advocates, media organisations and...
Mozambique 

Mozambique: New Anti-Terrorism Bill Undermines Press Freedom

The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) is deeply concerned about the passing of a repressive bill by the parliament of Mozambique, and urges...
Mozambique 

Mozambique: New Anti-Terrorism Bill Undermines Press Freedom

The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) is deeply concerned about the passing of a repressive bill by the parliament of Mozambique, and urges...
Zimbabwe  Freedom of Expression

Zimbabwe: State of the Media 2021 report

MISA Zimbabwe has released its 2021 state of the media report which takes a look at the media landscape and operating environment with regards to...
Lesotho 

Lesotho journalists commit to professionalism

Journalists in Lesotho have launched a pledge to uphold ethical principles of journalism during elections that are due to be held later this year. The...
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