News and press statements
“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.
Kwekwe police assure journalists
Police in Zimbabwe’s Midlands town of Kwekwe on assured journalists of their safety and security while conducting their lawful professional duties. This followed a meeting on 8 January 2021 between MISA Zimbabwe Kwekwe Advocacy Committee chairperson and the Officer Commanding Kwekwe District.
Safety and security of journalists during the COVID-19 Lockdown
MISA Zimbabwe has written a letter on 4 January 2021 to the Commissioner-General of Police, Mr Tandabantu Godwin Matanga appealing for the law enforcement services to ensure the safety and security of journalists, who in terms of the regulations are providers of essential services.
Gains and losses for Media Freedom, ATI under the Tonse Administration
Tonse administration and its supporters have taken actions aimed at reducing media space and freedoms.