News and press statements
Chin’ono’s challenge against placement on remand dismissed
Harare magistrate Lazini Ncube on 13 January 2021 dismissed journalist Hopewell Chin’ono’s challenge to his placement on remand on charges of publishing or communicating falsehoods prejudicial to the State.
Uganda blocks social media platforms ahead of elections
Ugandan authorities have ordered internet service providers in the East African country to block access to social media sites ahead of elections on 14 January 2021.
Ruling tomorrow on Chin’ono’s placement on remand
Harare magistrate Lazini Ncube on 12 January 2021 reserved ruling to tomorrow after lawyers representing detained journalist Hopewell Chin’ono challenged his placement on remand.
“Charge against journalist Chin’ono unconstitutional”- Lawyers
Lawyers representing detained journalist Hopewell Chin’ono on 11 January 2021 challenged his placement on remand saying the charge he is facing was ruled unconstitutional by the Constitutional Court.
Call for Membership Application and Renewal 2021
MISA Malawi is a membership-based Non-Governmental Organisation
Journalist Chin’ono remanded in custody
Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono was on 9 January 2021 remanded in custody to 11 January 2021 when he appeared before Harare magistrate Lazini Ncube on allegations of publishing or communicating falsehoods prejudicial to the State.
MISA Malawi mourns veteran broadcaster Maria Chidzanja Nkhoma
Maria worked as a broadcaster for close to 39 years.
Chin’ono arrested on allegations of publishing falsehoods
Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono was on 8 January 2021 arrested on allegations of publishing or communicating falsehoods prejudicial to the State.
Tanzanian broadcaster suspended for six months
Tanzanian authorities have suspended Wasafi TV from broadcasting for six months for allegedly violating broadcast regulations during a recent live show.