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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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MISA Zimbabwe 2024 Annual Report Now Available!

MISA Zimbabwe 2024 Annual Report Now Available!

CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT In October 2024, MISA Zimbabwe held its elective annual general meeting, which, in accordance with its constitution and corporate governance ethos, ushered in new members to its National Governing Council (NGC). I was elected unopposed as...

MISA engages President Hichilema over Cyber Bills

MISA engages President Hichilema over Cyber Bills

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) has written to Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, urging him not to sign two Cyber Bills that have been presented to him for enactment.   The two bills – the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Bills – were passed by...

Call to extend AI beyond traditional governance frameworks

Call to extend AI beyond traditional governance frameworks

There is a need to move beyond the mere adoption of imported AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies by developing systems that enhance the representation of African languages, thereby extending the application of AI beyond traditional governance frameworks. The...

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In 1991, African journalists issued a historic call for press freedom.

30 years later, media professionals and others weigh in on the state of Africa’s press. Read their thoughts and join the conversation at #WHK30