This report focused on the Southern African region and more specifically countries like Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Botswana, Lesotho and Tanzania.
MISA
Arbitrary social media surveillance cause for concern
MISA’s response to the recent announcement by the government of Zimbabwe of its setting up of a team to monitor social media.
Towards affordable, accessible and available internet in Southern Africa
Virtual presentation by Tabani Moyo, MISA Regional Director, during the Africa ICT Ministers Forum held on 04 November 2021, Windhoek, Namibia
Mozambique should account for missing journalist Ibraimo Mbaruco
Statement on International Day to Ending Crimes of Impunity against Journalists.
Journalists reaffirm co-regulation of the media as way forward
“Self-regulation of the media was at the “core” of securing a conducive operating environment and improving professionalism in the media sector”.
Restoration of internet and social media services in Eswatini
MISA writes to the African Union and United Nations on the continued internet shutdowns in Eswatini.
Increase in data tariffs impediment to access to information
Comments on the recent increases in mobile data tariffs that are increasingly putting internet access out of reach for the ordinary citizen.
Unpacking the Freedom of Information Regulations
MISA Zimbabwe welcomes the enactment of the Regulations which provide clarity on the duties of entities and their information officers for purposes of efficiently providing information access.
Report on Cybersecurity in SADC and its implications on human rights now available!
This report focuses on enacted and proposed cybersecurity and cybercrime laws in the SADC region and how they have impacted the exercise of rights, more specifically, the right to privacy, freedom of expression and media freedom.
WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram down
Facebook and its WhatsApp and Instagram services have been down since approximately 5.30pm on Monday 4 October 2021.