News and press statements
Media lawyer Sithole files urgent chamber application
Nqobani Sithole has filed an urgent chamber application before the High Court of Bulawayo on the 31st of July 2020 around 15:00hrs for a habeas corpus of Tawanda Muchehiwa. He filed the application representing MISA Zimbabwe.
Police detain journalist over expired accreditation
Franklin Sibindi, a journalist with the Centre for Innovation and Technology (CITE ZW) was detained by the police in Bulawayo today, July 31, 2020, for allegedly using an expired accreditation card.
MISA Malawi partners Women Lawyers, Women in Media in fight against sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is a vice that should be rooted out of our society.
Mid-term State of the Media report 2020 now available
MISA Zimbabwe’s Mid-term State of the Media report for the first half of 2020, takes a look at the media landscape and operating environment with regards to freedom of expression, access to information, digital rights and media freedom.
Mid-term State of the Media report 2020 now available
MISA Zimbabwe’s Mid-term State of the Media report for the first half of 2020, takes a look at the media landscape and operating environment with regards to freedom of expression, access to information, digital rights and media freedom.
Police ransack ZimLive editor’s home
Police officers on 30 July 2020 raided and ransacked the home of ZimLive editor Mduduzi Mathuthu in Zimbabwe’s second city of Bulawayo reportedly looking for information on subversive materials linked to the 31 July 2020 protests.
Trust in the Media Baseline Report launched
MISA has launched the first-ever Trust in the Media baseline report for Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
Zambian Cabinet approves Media Bill
The Zambia Council for Journalists Bill, 2020, is key in resolving complaints and promoting professionalism and accountability in the media fraternity.
MISA Malawi guidelines for journalists in the wake of Covid-19
It is important for the media to adapt and ensure that both reporters and sources are protected.