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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New Botswana Data Protection Act progressive step to a more secure digital environment
The Data Protection Act 18 of 2024, published on 29 October 2024 following presidential assent, marks a significant advancement in Botswana’s data privacy landscape. The new Act came into effect on 14 January 2025. The Act replaces the repealed Data Protection...
The future of expression in the age of intersectionality
By Jeremias Langa The existential shockwaves of 2024 will undoubtedly shape developments in 2025! This is so because the preceding year was deemed the year of democracy due to the global density of elections. This did not spare our region as we witnessed eight...
Xmas Break Notification
This serves to inform you that MISA Zimbabwe has closed for its annual Christmas break and will be reopening on 13 January 2025. We will, however, be available to attend to urgent matters or emergencies through our Hotline: +263 784 437 338. MISA Zimbabwe's...
Southern Africa should intensify fight against online gender-based violence
Southern African governments, civil society organisations and other key stakeholders should develop robust and coordinated strategies to fight the menace of online gender-based violence (OGBV). A survey conducted by MISA Regional in collaboration with UNESCO to...
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