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Strengthening the media ecosystem approach key to SADC development
The Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) development milestones will become competitive and permeate society if the SADC Secretariat moves quickly to implement its communications, awareness, and visibility action plan anchored in its strategic goals. MISA...
Call for Applications for 20 Freelance Journalists: Connected Media, Informed Citizens – Cooperation in Fighting Against Disinformation in Southern Africa
1. Why apply? Information ecosystems today are facing major challenges: the rapid spread of disinformation, growing distrust toward information sources, shifting audience habits, and increasing competition from digital and social media platforms. We are looking for...
MISA Regional preliminary statement on media freedom, digital rights and access to information in the 2026 Zambia general elections
15 August 2026 Lusaka, Zambia Executive overview The general elections of 13 August 2026 served as a defining crucible for Zambia's democratic integrity and the endurance of its civic institutions. Although the technical execution of the balloting proceeded...
MISA Regional Office engages Botswana former President
Lusaka, Zambia – A delegation from the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Regional Office paid a courtesy call on former Botswana President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi in Lusaka, Zambia, on August 13, while the former leader is observing elections. Masisi is...
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