News and press statements
MISA appeals to Mnangagwa to decline signing Cyber Bill into law
“A strong cyber security and data protection framework is critical for the exercise and enjoyment of human rights, trade, increased investments and Zimbabwe’s socio-economic development.”
MISA Malawi counters Covid misinformation
MISA Malawi is organizing a series of media briefings to counter Covid-19 misinformation on topics such as vaccinations.
Hichilema points to improved media environment in Zambia
Hakainde Hichilema, Zambia’s President-elect, has hinted that his incoming administration will improve the freedom of expression and media environment.
Hit or Miss? Assessing the Digital Platform for the Safety of Journalists in Africa
On 29 January 2021, at a virtual launch with an audience of 450, keynote speaker South African President Cyril Ramaphosa proudly declared: “Fifty years from now… we will look back with pride at this...
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.