This article is second in three-part series focusing on digital rights, access to the Internet, and Internet affordability in Malawi. This part specifically looks at access to the Internet in Malawi.
Access to information
MISA Malawi calls for implementation of ATI Law
As the world celebrates International Right to Know Day, MISA Malawicalls on government to set a date on which the ATI Act will come into force.
Malawi: Way forward in 2018
MISA Malawi is sharing its recommendations for improving media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information to mark World Press Freedom Day 2018.
Tune in to the Right to Information debate
Listen to the debate, broadcast live on Zodiak Broadcasting Station on Friday September 29 at 6pm.
Malawi’s parliamentary committee pledges support for ATI bill
The Media and Communications Committee of Parliament has promised to support the draft Access to Information Bill once tabled in the House.
Misa Malawi applauds President Mutharika for signing ATI Bill
MISA Malawi would like to commend President Arthur Peter Mutharika for signing into law the Access to Information Bill after being passed by parliament.
MISA Malawi applauds parliament for passing ATI Bill
MISA Malawi applauds the National Assembly for passing the much-awaited Access to Information Bill on Wednesday, December 14, 2016.
Government should reject current version of bill
MISA MAlawi and the Media Council of Malawi appeal to government to review its position on the just-gazetted Access to Information Bill which, in its current form, undermines rather than promotes the constitutional right to information.
Malawi media owners petition President Mutharika over ATI
Media owners have petitioned President Peter Mutharika to make public the ‘inconsistencies’ in the draft Access to Information Bill and to ensure that the Bill is tabled before Parliament rises this December.
Malawi cabinet rejects ATI bill
Malawi’s government ministers rejected the draft Access to Information Bill on the basis that it is filled with discrepancies.