The Media Institute of Southern Africa is an umbrella organisation representing MISA national chapters in the SADC region. MISA defends and promotes media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information.
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Concern over the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Bill, 2025
HE President Hakainde Hichilema President of the Republic of Zambia State House Lusaka 05 December 2025 Dear Sir Re: Concern over the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Bill, 2025 Your Excellency, the undersigned organisations extend their greetings...
WhatsApp: Information regulator settlement
The Information Regulator of South Africa and Meta have announced an agreement over concerns that WhatsApp's updated policy contravenes several provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Speaking at a media briefing on 13 November 2025, the...
Media development key pillar to achieve SADC’s strategic goals
On 18 November 2025, the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) launched its five-year communications and visibility strategy in Gaborone, Botswana, based on four strategic objectives. The strategic objectives are: improved media development - strengthen media...
Apply Now: AI Journalism Innovation Fellowship for Southern Africa – Innovation and Integrity
DW Akademie's Dialogue Fund is inviting journalists and newsrooms from Southern Africa to apply for an innovative fellowship programme focused on developing AI solutions for public service journalism that combine innovation and integrity. What is the fellowship...
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