On 9 June, MISA wrote a letter to King Mswati III regarding the deteriorating state of media freedom in the country.
Media freedom
Develop policy that guarantees media safety
MISA Zambia has called for policy that not only protects but also promotes and guarantees media and journalists’ protection before, during and after the elections.
Journalist Moyo denied bail
Journalist Jeffery Moyo and ZMC employee Thabang Manhika denied bail on charges of contravening Immigration Act.
Canadian ambassador laments continued attacks on journalists
Canadian Ambassador to Zimbabwe remarks on the state of media freedom and journalists’ safety and security in the country.
30th Anniversary of World Press Freedom Day
As the world media celebrates 30 years’ anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration which in 1991 adopted the landmark policy of development of a ‘free, independent and pluralistic media’ in all nations, Zambia which boasts of various media forms, has come a long way in achieving this truly free, independent and pluralistic media.
SADC member states should enable a free, independent pluralistic media
MISA World Press Freedom day 2021 statement: SADC member states should enable a free, independent pluralistic media
Southern Africa Press Freedom report now available!
MISA has launched a regional report on the state of press freedom in Southern Africa, which looks at media violations, the state of gender media and digital rights in the region among other topics.
Tanzania to re-open shuttered media houses
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered the re-opening of media houses that were shut during the term of her predecessor, the late John Magufuli.
Senior Zambian government official marches against attacks on journalists
A senior Zambian government official marched to the police headquarters in Lusaka demanding that law enforcement agents do more to protect journalists who are facing increased attacks and harassment.
Mozambique deports journalist in unclear circumstances
Mozambican authorities on 16 February 2021 deported British journalist Tom Bowker whom they accused of violating the country’s immigration laws.