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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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Collective efforts vital in fighting gender-based violence

Collective efforts vital in fighting gender-based violence

The government, together with the country’s constitutional Independent Commissions Supporting Democracy and civil society organisations, should unite and intensify efforts to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls offline and online.  Violence against...

MISA Zimbabwe Analysis of the Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill

MISA Zimbabwe Analysis of the Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill

Introduction The recently gazetted Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill is meant to modernise the legal framework and industrialise the sector while addressing the issue of motor vehicle radio licences.  The Bill, among other issues, seeks to align the Broadcasting...

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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