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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End violence against women journalists: A call to action for Southern Africa
International Women’s Day, observed each year on 8 March, should act as a clarion call for what the region must do to empower women and girls, especially in the media. In recent years, there has been a marked increase in hate speech and cyberbullying,...
Media as a strategic partner in achieving SADC strategic objectives
MISA Regional Director Dr Tabani Moyo has urged the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) to review the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP 2020-2030) to adopt a media and communication development strategy as the most competitive way towards...
MISA Malawi calls on radio stations to separate truth from lies, promote peace around 2025 election
As the world celebrates World Radio Day today, MISA Malawi calls on radio stations to separate the truth from lies and promote peace around the 2025 general election. In 2011, the UNESCO General Conference declared February 13 as World Radio Day and the United Nations...
Collaborative efforts across disciplines and sectors key to AI development and deployment
MISA Regional Director Dr Tabani Moyo has underscored the need for cross-disciplinary and cross-sector collaboration among researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and communities to ensure ethical development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Dr Moyo...
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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