We call upon the police, regulatory authorities and all citizens to respect journalists’ right to report and inform Malawians on demonstrations scheduled for Friday April 27, 2017.
Media freedom
MISA Malawi monitors MBC for signs of presidential interference
MISA Malawi is monitoring implementation of the amended Communications Act to ensure that the publicly-funded Malawi Broadcasting Corporation is free from political interference.
Appeal to parliament to reject adulterated Communications Bill
The Communications Bill, as forwarded to Parliament from Cabinet, contains significant changes which defeat the whole point of the 1998 Communications Act review.
Parliament cuts president’s power to appoint MACRA, MBC boards
Members of Parliament have trimmed the president’s powers to appoint board members to the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority and the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation.
Malawi parliament rejects bill to gag online media
Members of Parliament have rejected a proposed law that seeks to regulate online media.
MISA Malawi appeals with parliament to reject communications bill
MISA Malawi believes that the Communications Bill, as forwarded to Parliament from Cabinet, contains significant changes that defeat the whole essence of reviewing the Communications Act of 1998.
So this is democracy? State of media freedom in 2013
In this edition of So This Is the Democracy?, a disturbing theme is ‘media behind bars’, due to the many cases MISA recorded in 2013 of authorities arresting journalists.
Consultative meeting on journalist remuneration and professional ethics
At the meeting, issues such as the rising cost of living and low journalists’ salaries and how these affect journalism ethics were discussed.
Malawi commemorates Press Freedom Day
MISA Malawi led its members on May 3, 2014 to commemorate the World Press Freedom Day in Lilongwe, followed by two other regional celebrations in Mzuzu and Blantyre. To learn more about the Press Freedom Day activities held this year in Malawi, please click here.