News and press statements
AFEX condemns imprisonment of 17 Angolan human rights activists
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) is alarmed at the farcical conviction of 17 Angolan activists on charges of attempted “acts of rebellion” and “criminal conspiracy” against the...
MISA applauds investigative journalists, whistleblowers on ‘Panama Papers’ exposé
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) applauds the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) who coordinated the efforts of hundreds of journalists and news agencies from...
Basotho march for media freedom
“#HANDSOFFMEDIA” a historical march to the rescue of media freedom in Lesotho was staged by Concerned Citizens of Lesotho, a group led by one Pali Masenkane. Presenting the petition to the Minister...
ATI advocates celebrate Cabinet approval of Malawi’s draft ATI Bill
A coalition of access to information advocates have lauded Cabinet for approving Malawi's draft Access to Information Bill. The coalition comprising MISA Malawi, the Journalists Union of Malawi...
FACE OFF: Preaching pragmatics versus clamping down
The new face of Tanzania, President John Pombe Magufuli, is taking the continent by storm. He’s won the hearts of many for his efforts to clamp down on excessive government spending. However, a...
MISA celebrates World Radio Day, 2016
The Media Institute of Southern Africa joins the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the world in marking the fifth annual World Radio on February 13, 2016....
ANALYSIS: Facts and implications of Zim ruling on criminal defamation
The landmark ruling delivered by the Zimbabwean Constitutional Court to outlaw criminal defamation is progressive and as lawyer Proceed Manatsa points out in his analysis: “The ruling marks the dawn...
MISA seeks support for more transparency in elections
“Access to information and transparency … that’s the link between media freedom, democracy and elections”, MISA Regional Director Zoe Titus proposed to a meeting of civil society representatives...
Include us in budget preps – MISA children
Some children at the MISA regional ambassadors and media meeting in Pretoria have called on African governments for their inclusion in the preparation of budgets. Children who spoke in separate...