Suffice to say that our region has never, in its entire history, faced such a crossroads in the wake of the USA’s global funding cuts and the shifts in focus by the majority of traditional allies who supported expression as the rubric for the enjoyment of human rights. Â
Media, elections and governance
Upholding information integrity and democratic resilience in Southern Africa
Addressing information disorder requires sustained capacity-building and regional cooperation, as exemplified by initiatives such as MISA’s Connected Media, Informed Citizens project, which supports journalists and citizens in combating disinformation.
Access to information central for good governance and climate resilience
This year’s theme, Ensuring Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Age, is especially crucial for Southern Africa, a region highly vulnerable to climate shocks.Â
The Freedom of Expression Climate survey 2025- Now Available!
The Freedom of Expression Climate survey of Spaces of Solidarity focuses on the trends, challenges and issues that media and civil society actors in Southern Africa prioritise.
New Date for Second Presidential Debate
The Presidential Debates Taskforce wishes to inform all stakeholders that the second Presidential Debate will be held on September 9, 2025, at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) from 6pm. The Taskforce rescheduled the debate to allow for further...
Second Malawi Presidential Debate shifted
The Presidential Debates Task Force would like to inform the general public, development partners and all stakeholders that the second Presidential Debate has been shifted to a later date to be announced over the weekend to create space for further engagement with...
MISA Malawi, Media Council of Malawi joint statement on interface with MBC leadership
MISA Malawi and MCM implored the public broadcaster to ensure balance and fairness in its news and programming.
MISA Malawi condemns government impunity in continued violent attacks on protesters, journalists, others
We need the arrest of those responsible for the violence and dismissal of officials who have neglected their Constitutional duties
Presidential Debates Task Force meets political parties
The aim of the debates is to foster citizen participation in the democratic process.
MISA Malawi calls for free media ahead of 2025 Malawi elections
It is our wish to see the arrest and prosecution of politicians and supporters who attack journalists