This research was compiled by Izak Minnaar, to assist MISA Zimbabwe to strategically advocate for the right to access information and the internet, using the African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms and other advocacy instruments.
Access to information
Zimbabwe: Protecting media freedom and access to information in 2020
MISA Zimbabwe shares its Way Forward recommendations for defending media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information to mark World Press Freedom Day 2020.
Mozambique: Protecting freedom of expression and information in 2020
MISA Mozambique shares its Way Forward recommendations for defending media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information to mark World Press Freedom Day 2020.
Zambia: Protecting freedom of expression and information in 2020
MISA Zambia shares its Way Forward recommendations for defending media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information to mark World Press Freedom Day 2020.
Lesotho: Protecting freedom of expression and information in 2020
MISA Lesotho shares its Way Forward recommendations for defending media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information to mark World Press Freedom Day 2020.
Malawi: Protecting media freedom and information access in 2020
MISA Malawi’s Way Forward recommendations for defending media freedom, freedom of
expression and access to information to mark World Press Freedom Day 2020.
High Court orders information access on COVID-19
High Court judge Justice Mafusire has ordered the Ministry of Health and Child Care and the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services to promote citizens’ access to information pertaining to Coronavirus.
Summary comparison of AIPPA and the gazetted Freedom of Information Bill
A preliminary summary comparison of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA) and the recently gazetted Freedom of Information Bill (FOI Bill).
Media barred from Commission’s hearings on post-election violence
MISA Zimbabwe’s letter of concern over the barring of private media from the Commission’s public hearings.
Access to information: An enabling and fundamental human right
The African Platform on Access to Information Declaration sees access to information as a right that furthers development in various spheres, and is relevant to numerous sectors and society at large.