News and press statements
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
The State of Press Freedom in Southern Africa 2025 – Now Available
However, there is a dark side to the adoption of AI that sector stakeholders should be wary of. In a region such as Southern Africa that is already beset with digital inequalities, it can be argued that AI will reinforce existing divisions.
MISA Regional Director, Dr Tabani Moyo Opening Remarks, Regional World Press Freedom Day Celebrations & Launch of the State of Press Freedom Report 2025
I am proud to say that as a people, we have every reason to be proud of our historic efforts towards setting a collective agenda in response to the challenges impacting expression in SADC vis-à-vis the tracking of the Sustainable Development Goals, as we are in the last five years of the UN’s ambitious goals.
MISA Regional Chairperson Jeremias Langa’s Opening Remarks for the Regional World Press Freedom Day commemorations –
This has a chilling effect on freedom of expression and the media. Such laws have been used in other jurisdictions to target political opponents, journalists, and activists.
MISA makes submissions on UN Artificial Intelligence report
The submissions highlight how the judicial service can easily become technology-centric and gravitate towards being a black box, ducking accountability from society by limiting media scrutiny through checks and balances.
Balancing journalistic integrity and fundamental freedoms in the era of Artificial Intelligence
While AI presents exciting potential to transform journalism through tools that enhance investigative reporting, content creation, and fact-checking, its integration also brings significant challenges and ethical considerations.
MISA Zimbabwe 2024 Annual Report Now Available!
We sincerely appreciate the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, Parliament of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Media Commission, Zimbabwe Republic Police, Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), funding partners, and colleagues under the auspices of the Media Alliance of Zimbabwe.
Balanced communication approach key to achievement of SADC objectives
The MISA Regional Director was facilitating a session on the topic: Emerging communication trends, technologies, and changing media consumption patterns in the SADC region. Dr. Vivian Joseph of the Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) moderated the discussion.
MISA engages President Hichilema over Cyber Bills
MISA, a regional body comprising chapters in eight Southern African countries, said the two bills fell short of meeting human rights standards.