Media freedom is enshrined in the Republican Constitution.
Media violations & victories
MISA Malawi condemns assault of journalist Henry Mhango by police officers
Journalism is not a crime.
Gains and losses for Media Freedom, ATI under the Tonse Administration
Tonse administration and its supporters have taken actions aimed at reducing media space and freedoms.
MISA Malawi, MCM condemn attacks on media
Those aggrieved or injured by the media in any way, can report to and engage Media Council of Malawi
MISA Malawi concerned with continued assault of journalists
Media freedom is key to democracy and should be promoted and protected at all cost.
Malawi political parties commit to end attacks on journalists
The parties made the commitments during an interface that MISA Malawi organised in Lilongwe.
Malawi Police develops guidelines to ensure safety of journalists
The production of the guidelines follow MISA Malawi’s Media Advocacy Group engagement with MPS leadership.
MISA Malawi engaging political parties, police on attacks against journalists
The trend is shameful, criminal and retrogressive as Malawi seeks to build on the gains of democratic rule.
Malawi Constitutional Court quashes ban on ‘phone-in programmes’
We believe the ruling is a victory for the media, Malawians and democracy.
Judgement on phone-in programmes ban to be delivered Friday
MACRA suspended all phone-in programmes on June 7, 2019