News and press statements
Statement to the ACHPR on Right to free expression in Southern Africa
MISA Zimbabwe National Director, Tabani Moyo has presented its statement to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR), on the right to freedom of expression in Southern African at the 68th Ordinary Session on the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights.
Malawian journalist interrogated for saying president is a comedian
Malawian police on 6 April 2021 summoned a journalist for interrogation after the reporter wrote an article that was critical of President Lazarus Chakwera.
Tanzanian minister intervenes following arrest of journalists
A Tanzanian official on 12 April 2021 allegedly caused the arrest of two journalists, only days after the country’s leader, President Samia Suluhu Hassan promised a change of culture in terms of the authorities’ relations with the media.
Tanzanian minister intervenes following arrest of journalists
A Tanzanian official on 12 April 2021 allegedly caused the arrest of two journalists, only days after the country’s leader, President Samia Suluhu Hassan promised a change of culture in terms of the authorities’ relations with the media.
Police assault journalist at magistrates’ court
Samuel Takawira of 263Chat was assaulted by anti-riot police at the Magistrates Court in Harare on 6 April 2021 as they dispersed people from the court premises.
Tanzania to re-open shuttered media houses
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered the re-opening of media houses that were shut during the term of her predecessor, the late John Magufuli.
Zambia’s newly enacted cybercrime law challenged in court
Zambian civil society organisations have approached the High Court in Lusaka accusing the government of violating the Constitution through the enactment of the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act.
MISA Malawi concerned with arbitrary arrests, detentions of journalists by police
Media freedom is enshrined in the Republican Constitution.
Senior Zambian government official marches against attacks on journalists
A senior Zambian government official marched to the police headquarters in Lusaka demanding that law enforcement agents do more to protect journalists who are facing increased attacks and harassment.