Freelance journalist Tapiwa Zivira was on 16 July 2020 reportedly assaulted by the police and members of the Harare Municipal Police while filming an incident involving a truck driver and municipal police officers along Lytton Road in Harare.
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Attacks on media houses shrinking democratic space
MISA Zambia has expressed concern on the continued attacks on media houses in the country by the Patriotic Front (PF) political party cadres terming it to be an affront to democracy and good governance in Zambia.
Independent Broadcasting Authority appointments displeasing – MLC
The Media Liaison Committee in Zambia notes with regret the appointment of non-media persons to preside over matters of media professionalism and ethical conduct of the media sector in the country.
Malawi to operationalise Access to Information law
MISA believes the operationalization of the Access to Information Law is a step in the right direction as the former President Peter Mutharika had assented to the law but the minister responsible did not set a date for the law to come into effect.
Situation Point: Journalist Ibraimo Mbaruco still missing 90 days later
7 July 2020 marks ninety days since the disappearance of journalist Ibraimo Mbaruco, announcer of Palma Radio and Television, in the north of Cabo Delegado province.
MISA Malawi Congratulates Chakwera-Chilima Presidency with a call for media freedom
Media freedom, freedom of expression and ATI are central to the fight against poverty and promotion of participatory democracy.
New information law should set pace for repeal of other draconian laws
The signing into law of the Freedom of Information Act as part of the processes of repealing the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA) is a significant milestone in Zimbabwe’s law reforms agenda.
Masvingo journalist charged with undermining authority of President
Freelance journalist Godfrey Mtimba who is based in Zimbabwe’s southern town of Masvingo was on 29 June 2020 charged with undermining the authority of or insulting the President.
MISA writes to Parliament: Submissions on the Cybersecurity Bill
MISA Zimbabwe has written a letter to Parliament in response to the august house’s call for submissions on the Cybersecurity and Data Protection Bill which was gazetted on 15 May 2020.
Two freelance journalists assaulted by soldiers in Harare
Soldiers have assaulted journalists Munashe Chokodza and Leopold Munhende this evening, 24 June 2020, who were returning home from work. The duo was assaulted with military whips at the Warren Park shopping centre in Harare.