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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Journalist Macmillan Mhone released on police bail
Journalist Macmillan Mhone has been released on police bail pending further investigations. Malawi Police Service (MPS) and lawyers representing Mhone have both confirmed the development. MISA Malawi welcomes the development and reiterates its position for authorities...
Malawi Police detain journalist Macmillan Mhone over story
Police have detained journalist Macmillan Mhone over a story that an online news site Malawi24 published in August 2023. Mhone, a former Malawi24 journalist now working for Nation Publications Limited, was invited for questioning and was arrested and detained on...
Wanderers FC supporters assault reporter Yasin Limu, damage equipment
MISA Malawi strongly condemns the assault of Television Islam reporter Yasin Limu by three Mighty Mukuru Wanderers Football Club supporters. The incident happened few minutes into a Super League of Malawi (SULOM) game between Wanderers FC and Kamuzu Barracks Football...
Now Available: AI Report on Southern Africa
Executive Summary Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly become a constant in most people`s lives through its application in commerce, education, health, public service delivery, communications, governance, agriculture, and manufacturing. While most AI tools...
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