Communique on proposed amendments on the Broadcasting Services Act (BSA) during a law drafting workshop (Writeshop) held in Gweru
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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.
Lesotho journalists commit to professionalism
Statement on the pledge made by journalists in Lesotho to uphold ethical principles of journalism during the elections that are due to be held later this year.
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
Government progress update on two proposed media laws
Update on the Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill and the Zimbabwe Media Practitioners Bill
MISA meets government officials in Botswana over the Criminal Evidence Procedure (Controlled Investigations) Bill
MISA Regional Governing Council convened solidarity meetings in Botswana during which the country’s highly contentious Criminal Evidence Procedure (Controlled Investigations) Bill was high on the agenda.
Internet access should be guaranteed all the time
Statement on the recently reported internet throttling in Zimbabwe.
MISA Tanzania welcomes lifting of ban on 4 newspapers
The government of Tanzania recently lifted a ban that had been in place against four newspapers in the country.
Concern over Botswana’s Criminal Procedure and Evidence Bill
Letter to the President of Botswana regarding the Criminal Procedure and Evidence (Controlled Investigation) Bill.
CSOs urge parliament to stop PVO Amendment Bill
Statement on Zimbabwe’s recently gazetted Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill.