There is a certain philosophical tragedy in this transformation. It echoes the cautionary insight of Friedrich Nietzsche, who warned that those who fight monsters must be careful not to become monsters themselves. In the realm of media and power, that warning carries particular weight. The line between critic and controller is not always crossed with fanfare.
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MISA urges parliament to ensure security of journalists
“It is our humble submission that a public statement or announcement by Parliament to that effect will go a long way in ensuring the safety and security of journalists covering the public hearings in line with their constitutional mandate,” he said.
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Ensuring safety for women journalists in the Digital Age
There is a need to develop safety mechanisms for women journalists, while also creating frameworks for prosecuting perpetrators of online and offline violence against media workers, particularly female journalists.
Legislators pledge to support co-regulation of the media
The Bill is expected to address gaps in regulating unprofessional conduct by journalists and to provide a remedy for the growing problem of misinformation and disinformation.
The Freedom of Expression Climate survey 2025- Now Available!
The Freedom of Expression Climate survey of Spaces of Solidarity focuses on the trends, challenges and issues that media and civil society actors in Southern Africa prioritise.
MISA Botswana, BDF collaborate on Media in Peace Support Operations
MISA Botswana Chairperson, Thomas Nkhoma, facilitated the lecture and also participated in a panel discussion on local and international perceptions of the media’s role in covering military operations and the complex relationship between the two sectors.
Online Attacks on Female Journalists
Female journalists interviewed in both Bulawayo and Harare had also either directly experienced online violence or knew about one or two female journalists who had been affected. What was consistent is that sometimes, the violence starts online and manifests offline.
Calls for AI regulatory frameworks
The commemorations ran under the theme Reporting in the Brave New World: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media. The commemorations brought together media practitioners, policymakers, academics, and other stakeholders.
MISA Zimbabwe Analysis of the Zimbabwe Media Policy – Now Available!
The Zimbabwe Media Policy framework is also set to address various general policy issues, including the development of comprehensive codes of standards, a legal framework to regulate the media, and measures to prevent sexual harassment in media houses.