MISA Malawi is sharing its recommendations for improving media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information to mark World Press Freedom Day 2018.
Access to information
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.
MISA Malawi seeks clarification from Minister of Information over ATI bill
The government’s decision to reject the bill was retrogressive and indicated a lack of political commitment, says MISA Malawi.
Padlock Award was wake up call, says BCC
The Blantyre City Council says winning the 2014 Padlock Award was a wake up call and has helped them tremendously improve how they made information public.