News and press statements
Restoration of internet and social media services in Eswatini
MISA writes to the African Union and United Nations on the continued internet shutdowns in Eswatini.
Increase in data tariffs impediment to access to information
Comments on the recent increases in mobile data tariffs that are increasingly putting internet access out of reach for the ordinary citizen.
Unpacking the Freedom of Information Regulations
MISA Zimbabwe welcomes the enactment of the Regulations which provide clarity on the duties of entities and their information officers for purposes of efficiently providing information access.
Report on Cybersecurity in SADC and its implications on human rights now available!
This report focuses on enacted and proposed cybersecurity and cybercrime laws in the SADC region and how they have impacted the exercise of rights, more specifically, the right to privacy, freedom of expression and media freedom.
MISA Chapters meet in South Africa for Regional strategic planning
MISA chapters have met in South Africa to strategically map the way forward in the region.
WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram down
Facebook and its WhatsApp and Instagram services have been down since approximately 5.30pm on Monday 4 October 2021.
MISA acting regional director Moyo elected into Global Forum for Media Development board
MISA Regional Acting Director elected into Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD) Steering Committee.
Access to information key in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic
The MISA Zimbabwe statement on the International Day for Universal Access to Information 2021.
MISA concerned with suspension of Raia Mwema newspaper
MISA Tanzania Chapter Media Institute of Southern Africa – Tanzania Chapter (MISA TAN) received with concern the decision of the government to suspend publication and distribution of Raia Mwema newspaper for 30 days from 6th September 2021