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The Malawi chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa defends and promotes media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information in Malawi.

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Concern over the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Bill, 2025

Concern over the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Bill, 2025

HE President Hakainde Hichilema   President of the Republic of Zambia   State House  Lusaka   05 December 2025   Dear Sir  Re: Concern over the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Bill, 2025  Your Excellency, the undersigned organisations extend their greetings...

Media development  key pillar to achieve SADC’s strategic goals

Media development  key pillar to achieve SADC’s strategic goals

On 18 November 2025, the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) launched its five-year communications and visibility strategy in Gaborone, Botswana, based on four strategic objectives. The strategic objectives are:  improved media development - strengthen media...

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In 1991, African journalists issued a historic call for press freedom.

30 years later, media professionals and others weigh in on the state of Africa’s press. Read their thoughts and join the conversation at #WHK30