News and press statements
State of the Media report for 2018 available now!
MISA Zimbabwe is proud to publish its annual report examining media freedom, freedom of expression, digital rights and access to information for 2018.
Growing concern over media shutdowns in Southern Africa
MISA Zimbabwe calls upon the Southern African Development Community and the African Union to address the increasing number of cases of media censorship in southern Africa.
Digital rights: How expensive is the Internet in Malawi?
This article is the third and last in a three-part series focusing on digital rights, access to the Internet, and Internet affordability in Malawi. This part specifically looks at the high price of Malawi’s Internet.
Digital rights lessons from Zimbabwe’s internet shutdown
In light of the events of the past few weeks, it is important to take a step back and define what digital rights are and how Zimbabweans can demand that these be honoured.
Digital rights under the spotlight, as govt betrays uneasiness over online debate
Digital rights are not the reserve of a specific class of citizens but they extend to every human being who makes use of ICTs to communicate and access information.
Zimbabwe enters data protection minefield with new proposals
Zimbabwe has flirted with the idea of adopting a data protection law, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa hinting that such a regulation could be on the horizon.
Media barred from Commission’s hearings on post-election violence
MISA Zimbabwe’s letter of concern over the barring of private media from the Commission’s public hearings.
Government’s openness in Southern Africa: Transparency Assessment Report 2018
This year marks the 10th publication of the annual report on the most open and most secretive public institutions in southern Africa.
Register for free online course, ‘Civil Society and African Media Policy in the Digital Age’
The Wits LINK Centre has opened registration for a free, six-week, online course “Civil Society and African Media Policy in the Digital Age”, starting October 10, 2018.