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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A call for digital protection and decisive prosecution in Southern Africa
Over the past decade, attacks against journalists have continued, but in recent years the nature and scope of the onslaughts have changed, with media workers now having to contend with digital threats. This year’s theme for the International Day to End Impunity for...
Cost of State Inaction: Culture of impunity fuelling crimes against journalists in Malawi
On this International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, MISA Malawi is concerned about the continued failure to investigate and prosecute people responsible for criminal acts against journalists. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed...
Police, DPP must act on assault of NPL, TWR journalists by ‘suspected DPP supporters’
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) must act on the assault of journalists by ‘suspected DPP supporters’ during the 150th Anniversary Celebrations of the Blantyre Synod of the CCAP. On Sunday, October 25, 2026, Francis Chamasowa...
Call for Expressions of Interest in TikTok Journalism Training
MISA Malawi is calling for Expressions of Interest (EoI) from interested paid-up members to participate in a five-day TikTok Journalism training scheduled for November 2-6, 2026. The training will take place at Mtolankhani House, Lilongwe. MISA Malawi has organised...
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