PROMOTING FREE EXPRESSION IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) was founded in 1992. Its work focuses on promoting, and advocating for, the unhindered enjoyment of freedom of expression, access to information and a free, independent, diverse and pluralistic media.
As the world celebrates international Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI), MISA Malawi calls on local councils to embrace a culture of proactive disclosure to achieve transparency, accountability and active citizen participation in development and...
The decision by the Lilongwe City Council to start licensing broadcasters is a burden to broadcasters and a serious threat to media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information for the majority of rural Malawians who rely on radio for news and information....
MISA Malawi and the government of Canada have signed an agreement to promote active citizen and community media participation in the implementation of local community projects. The 69,744.28 Canadian Dollar project is titled ‘Enhancing social accountability through...
MISA Malawi would like to urge politicians and their supporters to stop threatening, harassing and demonizing journalists in an attempt to silence and discredit their work. In the latest incident, Times Group reporter Cathy Maulidi received WhatsApp threats from...
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