Journalists, together with other essential priority groups, are frontline workers that need to be prioritised as well given the critical role they play in keeping the nation informed on developments and measures the government is taking to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
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MISA Lesotho’s former SG appointed country’s ambassador to Swiss
His Excellency Mr Matjama is a veteran journalist whose professional journey started in the 1990s. Between 2002 and 2013, Mr Matjama performed different key roles within MISA Lesotho.
New World, New Radio a song to the resilience of radio- World Radio Day 2021
Each year on the 13th of February since 2011, we are given the opportunity to mark World Radio Day, and thus remind ourselves of the importance of radio.
State of the media report Q4 2020 now available
MISA Zambia is proud to announce the launch of its State of the Media report Q4 2020.
Mliswa threatens to move motion for enactment of harsh media law
Independent Member of Parliament for Norton, Honourable Temba Mliswa on 11 February 2021 threatened to move a motion in parliament for the enactment of a harsh media law that imposes custodial sentences for unethical journalists.
MISA welcomes Paradza’s appointment as deputy information minister
MISA Zimbabwe takes this opportunity to congratulate Honourable Kindness Paradza on his appointment as the Deputy Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services.
MISA advocacy committee (Masvingo) engages police leadership
MISA Zimbabwe’s Advocacy Committee in Masvingo led by chairperson Passmore Kuzipa on 31 January 2021, held a meeting with Officer Commanding Masvingo Province who pledged to work with the media during and after the COVID-19 lockdown.
Covid-19 testing of journalists through media houses
Continue to stay safe as we serve.
Judge orders government to disseminate comprehensive information on COVID-19
High Court judge Justice Dube has ordered the ministers of Health and Information to widely disseminate “comprehensive and adequate information” on both private and public testing, isolation and treatment of COVID-19.
Media statement on journalist accused of defilement
MISA Malawi, MCM and AWOME value the rule of law.