News and press statements
Journalism safety and security a priority ahead of 2023 national elections
This is a statement on this year`s commemorations of the World Press Freedom Day
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.
MISA partners chief justices in historic symposium
Statement on the Southern Africa Chief Justices’ Forum (SACJF) symposium held in Nairobi, Kenya from the 21st to the 22nd of April 2022.
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.
Media 2022 Accreditation Fees set
Statement on the recently set 2022 Media Accreditation Fees
State of the Media 2021 report now available!
The 2021 state of the media report looks at the media landscape and operating environment with regards to freedom of expression, access to information, digital rights, media sustainability and media freedom in Zimbabwe.
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.