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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African Commission calls for guidelines to adapt African media policy to digital era
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has urged the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa to consult with African stakeholders to evaluate their perceptions of public service content in the modern digital...
PAIRSx Africa: Pioneering new approaches to AI through Participation
Webinar: Pioneering new approaches to AI through participation Date: 31 March 2025 Time: 13:00 - 15:00 Central African Time Register to attend:https://mozilla.zoom.us/meeting/register/8JNi4BGPRn6ZRvWq_RXZDA Submit contribution / more information:...
Navigating the Data Protection Act Requirements: Ensuring Compliance for Zimbabwean Data Controllers
Zimbabwe’s Cyber and Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07] establishes a structured legal framework for the processing of personal data, ensuring both privacy and security for individuals. Section 5 of this Act designates the Postal and Telecommunications...
Proposed new law to govern social media platforms will over-regulate the digital space
The Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Dr Jenfan Muswere, has stated that the government is formulating a new law to regulate social media platforms to tackle the increasing challenges of unregulated usage. During a recent Ministers Meet the...
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