News and press statements

MISA regional director appointed to African Union Working Group on AI

MISA regional director appointed to African Union Working Group on AI

He expressed gratitude to MISA’s symbiotic relationships with the African Union Commission (AUC), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and UNESCO, particularly the Regional Office for Southern Africa (UNESCO-ROSA),  and the organisation’s entire stakeholder chain.

Overview of the Impact of AI on Journalism Globally and in Zimbabwe 

Overview of the Impact of AI on Journalism Globally and in Zimbabwe 

On May 2, 2025, I addressed the UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, Professor Margaret Satterthwaite, contributing to the UN report titled: Promises and Pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence for Justice Systems, at a virtual consultation meeting organised by the Africa Judges and Jurists Forum (AJJF). 

MISA launches fifth annual state of press freedom report

MISA launches fifth annual state of press freedom report

The report documents urgent media issues such as the legal environment impacting access to information and media freedom across the region. It aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16.10 and is part of the Media 4 SDGs Series.

African Commission study on AI and emerging technologies in Africa

African Commission study on AI and emerging technologies in Africa

This calls for the development of appropriate policies and regulations for AI governance that safeguard data privacy and ensure ethical use. There is a need for strategic prioritisation of the importance of AI for economic growth and development in national development agendas