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...
Media, elections & good governance
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
MISA Malawi Vice Chairperson in Zambia for election observation
MISA Malawi Vice Chairperson Mandy Pondani is in Zambia for General Elections observation. Pondani is part of a six-member MISA Regional Mission observing media and freedom of expression landscape during that country’s General Elections. Zambians are voting to elect...
MISA Malawi trainers in Zambia election reporting training
Two MISA Malawi trainers are part of the three-member team of trainers facilitating a five-day virtual training on voter-centred election reporting. The trainers, Anderson Fumulani and Gregory Gondwe are part of DW Akademie-trained MISA Malawi trainer pool. The third...
MISA Malawi dates MACRA on suspension of phone-in programmes
MACRA officials have promised to review the decision before the end of the week beginning June 17, 2019.
MISA Malawi calls for reversal of phone-in programmes suspension
MISA Malawi finds MACRA’s decision unwarranted and a very serious violation of media freedom and freedom of expression, which the supreme law of the country, the Malawi Constitution, fully recognises.