News and press statements
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.
MISA Director elected to the Africa Freedom of Information Centre Board
Communique on the election of Tabani Moyo to the position of Vice Chairperson in the Governing Council of the Africa Freedom of Information Centre Board.
Botswana media groups fret over new snooping bill
A press release from MISA Botswana highlighting the direct implications of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence (Controlled Investigation) Bill on
Request for implementation plan for fair and balanced coverage during elections
Letter written to ZBC regarding its implementation plan for fair and balanced coverage of political parties during elections ahead of the 2023 elections and upcoming by-elections in March 2022.
Dual accreditation inconvenient burdensome cost for media practitioners
A statement highlighting the costs associated with media practitioners having to get dual accreditation during the elections period.
Attacks on free expression in Southern Africa – Projection for 2022
An article on the projected outlook for the year 2022 by Regional Secretariat director Tabani Moyo.