News and press statements
Parliament backs motion for a freer media and information as a public good
The motion on, Information as a public good, moved on 15 June 2021, was supported by other legislators, among them, Honourable Webster Shamu, who urged the government to observe the provisions of the Windhoek Declaration which calls for media freedom.
MISA Lesotho rejects Communications (Subscriber Identity Module & Mobile Device Registration) Regulations 2021
MISA Lesotho calls on the government of Lesotho to rescind the promulgation of the Communication (Subscriber Identity Module & Mobile Device Registration) Regulations of 2021 as it is a violation of citizens’ privacy.
Journalist Moyo granted bail
Jeffrey Moyo was granted bail on 15 June 2021 after spending 20 days behind bars on charges of contravening the Immigration Act.
New Lesotho regulations violate right to privacy
The Government of Lesotho recently gazetted the Communications (Subscriber Identity Module and Mobile Device Registration) Regulations of 2021, which, are a violation of the right to privacy.
Deteriorating press freedom in Eswatini- Letter to King Mswati III
On 9 June, MISA wrote a letter to King Mswati III regarding the deteriorating state of media freedom in the country.
Develop policy that guarantees media safety
MISA Zambia has called for policy that not only protects but also promotes and guarantees media and journalists’ protection before, during and after the elections.
Annual report 2020 now available!
The MISA Zimbabwe Annual report 2020 is now available!
MISA mourns Zambia chairperson
MISA mourns the passing of MISA Zambia National Governing Council (NGC) Chairperson Father Benedict Mwelwa Ng’andwe.
MISA Zambia announces the death of its Chairperson
MISA Zambia is saddened to announce the passing of the recently elected National Governing Council Chairperson Fr. Benedict Mwelwa Ng’andwe.