News and press statements
Zambian cabinet approves Cybersecurity and Cybercrimes Bill
The government says the Bill will criminalize computer-based offences and network-related crime in line with the Penal Code of the Republic of Zambia.
MISA Tanzania elects new board
During its 2018 Annual General Meeting, MISA Tanzania Chapter has elected a National Governing Council that will serve the organisation for the next three years.
Restriction of civic space threatens media, citizens, says MISA
Over the course of 2017, MISA has witnessed the restriction of civic space across southern Africa, along with a subtle erosion of free speech rights.
Access to information: An enabling and fundamental human right
The African Platform on Access to Information Declaration sees access to information as a right that furthers development in various spheres, and is relevant to numerous sectors and society at large.
‘ATI ACT of 2016 operational since July 2017’, says Government Spokesperson
The Access to Information (ATI) Act of 2016 became operational since July 1st 2017 according to Dr Hassan Abbas, Government Spokesperson and Director of Tanzania Information Services.
Food Sustainability Media Award: Apply by May 31!
The deadline for submissions to the Food Sustainability Media Award is approaching fast. If you have a passion for reporting on food sustainability issues, apply before it’s too late.
MISA Tanzania launches its new website
MISA Tanzania invites visitors to explore its new user-friendly website, which provides detailed information on freedom of expression and our activities.
Zimbabwe still needs diverse radio
Although radio is the medium of communication that attracts the attention of the national population, the industry is by and large an oligopoly in Zimbabwe.
State of The Media report for 2017 available now!
MISA Zimbabwe is proud to publish its annual report examining media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information for 2017.