News and press statements
2020 World Press Freedom Day Celebrations: ‘Journalism without fear or favour’
The AGM will take place at Mtolankhani House whilst the awards gala dinner will be held at Sunbird Capital Hotel.
Imperative need to genuinely free the airwaves in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwean government through the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has called for applications for broadcasting services licences for three main categories namely: free to air national commercial television broadcasting service, free to air community radio broadcasting service and campus radio stations.
World Radio Day Lesotho: Minister bemoans lack of professionalism
Minister says radio workers should not confuse pluralism and diversity with reporting unfounded allegations.
World Radio Day Lesotho: Mafeteng Community Radio applauds MISA /UNESCO for training
MCR staff joyful after receiving training from MISA Lesotho, supported by Lesotho National Commission for UNESCO
MISA Malawi calls on radio stations to promote social accountability
MISA Malawi calls on radio stations and broadcasters in Malawi to actively promote social accountability and provide a platform to the voiceless.
MDC Alliance security detail assaults ZBC cameraperson
Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) cameraperson Providence Maranelli was on 10 February 2020 assaulted by an MDC-Alliance security detail in Gwanda, Matabeleland South Province, moments after party leader Nelson Chamisa had addressed a meeting.
Zimbabwe’s Broadcasting Service’s Act requires extensive amendment
The Zimbabwe government needs to urgently prioritise the transformation of the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) and review and amend the Broadcasting Services Act, in line with the country’s Constitution and other regional and international instruments.
Statement: MISA Zimbabwe calls for genuine liberalisation of broadcasting services sector
On 31 January 2020, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services gazetted two Statutory Instruments. SI 26 of 2020 regulates Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Services while SI 27 of 2020 regulates issues relating to Licensing and Content.
Zimbabwe police harass Kwekwe journalist
Freelance journalist Nyasha Majoni was on 27 January 2020 reportedly manhandled by police in Kwekwe, Zimbabwe who accused him of sending pictures and video clips of police arresting illegal money changers.