News and press statements
Safety of journalists and access to information pre-requisite in ensuring credible elections in Zambia
MISA observer mission statement of the Zambia elections 2021.
MISA Mozambique’s position on the 30th anniversary of the Press Law
A new law replacing the Press Law may represent dangers to the enjoyment of basic rights already established and urges society to maintain its interest on this matter so that any new law continues to offer strong guarantees regarding the contribution of freedom of expression.
MISA sends delegation to observe Zambia elections
The mission to Zambia comes at a time when regional governments are seemingly heightening and tightening the noose on freedom of expression, particularly free expression online.
Recommittal of Cyber Security Bill in the Senate: Letter to Parly
The Cyber Security and Data Protection Bill which was gazetted in May 2020 and subjected to public hearings in July 2020, has now been recommitted in Senate following its passing in the National Assembly.
Cyber Bill recommitted in Senate
In its submissions to parliament on the Cybersecurity and Data Protection Bill, MISA Zimbabwe, among other issues, recommended that the Bill be unbundled into three separate components notably: Cyber Security, Electronic Transactions and Data Protection Bills.
Internet access and affordability in Zimbabwe
MISA Zimbabwe in partnership with the International Centre for Not for Profit Law, convened a multi-stakeholder engagement meeting on internet access and affordability.
MISA double-barrelled submission to UPR on Zimbabwe
The UPR is a State-driven process, under the auspices of the Human Rights Council, which provides the opportunity for each State to declare what actions they have taken to improve the human rights situations in their countries and to fulfil their human rights obligations.
Concerns on freedom of expression violations in Eswatini- Letter to King Mswati III
On 6 July 2021, the MISA Regional Governing Council chairperson, Golden Maunganidze wrote to His Royal Highness, King Mswati III to express MISA’s concerns regarding the state of press freedom in Eswatini.
Malawian journalists using experts to fight Covid-19 misinformation
Journalists in Malawi are fighting misinformation around Covid-19 by providing expert-based information on the pandemic.