This is an article by the MISA Regional Secretariat Director on MISA’s footprints during the World Press Freedom Day commemorations
Media freedom
Worrying decline in media freedom in Southern Africa
Statement on Southern African countries ranking in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index
Journalism safety and security a priority ahead of 2023 national elections
This is a statement on this year`s commemorations of the World Press Freedom Day
MISA launches second regional press freedom report
This document is based on country reports for Angola, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
State of the Media 2021 report now available!
The 2021 state of the media report looks at the media landscape and operating environment with regards to freedom of expression, access to information, digital rights, media sustainability and media freedom in Zimbabwe.
Freedom in the World 2022 Report: A glimpse on trends in Southern Africa
A glimpse on trends in Southern Africa from the Freedom in the World 2022 Report
Journalist arrested while covering demonstration
Journalist arrested while covering a demonstration in Harare.
Media Reforms Stakeholders Indaba Resolutions
Resolutions made at the Stakeholders Indaba on Media Law and Policy Reforms on 30 October 2021.
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”.
MISA Mozambique’s position on the 30th anniversary of the Press Law
A new law replacing the Press Law may represent dangers to the enjoyment of basic rights already established and urges society to maintain its interest on this matter so that any new law continues to offer strong guarantees regarding the contribution of freedom of expression.