An analysis of the recently gazetted Data Protection Act of Zimbabwe.
Digital rights
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.
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.
MISA appeals to Mnangagwa to decline signing Cyber Bill into law
“A strong cyber security and data protection framework is critical for the exercise and enjoyment of human rights, trade, increased investments and Zimbabwe’s socio-economic development.”
Recommittal of Cyber Security Bill in the Senate: Letter to Parly
The Cyber Security and Data Protection Bill which was gazetted in May 2020 and subjected to public hearings in July 2020, has now been recommitted in Senate following its passing in the National Assembly.
Cyber Bill recommitted in Senate
In its submissions to parliament on the Cybersecurity and Data Protection Bill, MISA Zimbabwe, among other issues, recommended that the Bill be unbundled into three separate components notably: Cyber Security, Electronic Transactions and Data Protection Bills.
Internet access and affordability in Zimbabwe
MISA Zimbabwe in partnership with the International Centre for Not for Profit Law, convened a multi-stakeholder engagement meeting on internet access and affordability.
MISA double-barrelled submission to UPR on Zimbabwe
The UPR is a State-driven process, under the auspices of the Human Rights Council, which provides the opportunity for each State to declare what actions they have taken to improve the human rights situations in their countries and to fulfil their human rights obligations.
Joint Petition on the need to ensure internet availability at all times in Eswatini
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX), Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA), IFEX, Panos Institute Southern Africa, and, the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) have petitioned the Prime Minister, to ensure that the internet, social media platforms, and all other communication channels are open, secure, and accessible regardless of the protests that are currently taking place in Eswatini.