News and press statements
Summary comparison of AIPPA and the gazetted Freedom of Information Bill
A preliminary summary comparison of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA) and the recently gazetted Freedom of Information Bill (FOI Bill).
MISA says goodbye to Ray Louw, former chairperson
It is with great sorrow that the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) learned of the passing on of Raymond Louw on June 5, 2019.
Malawi: Way Forward for freedom of expression 2019
MISA Malawi’s recommendations for improving media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information to mark World Press Freedom Day 2019.
Journalists safety and access to information crucial to SADC elections
Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa go to the polls in 2019.
MISA Zimbabwe director elected into IFEX Governing Council
MISA Zimbabwe National Director Tabani Moyo was elected into the IFEX Governing Council at its elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Berlin, Germany, on 10 April 2019.
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.