MISA Malawi demands apology from Honourable Mchacha for attacking journalist Bobby Kabango
We expect exemplary conduct from Cabinet Ministers, including Honourable Mchacha
MALAWI / PROMOTING FREE EXPRESSION IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Media violations & victories
Media violations & victories
MISA Malawi condemns assault of journalist Patricia Kayuni by protesters
Kayuni was not taking pictures of the demonstrators but even if she were taking the pictures that would not be a crime
3 Journalists Detained; Released
MISA Malawi is worried that authorities continue to treat journalism as a crime
MISA Malawi condemns assault of journalists by demonstrators
Creation of a hostile environment for journalists by demonstrators is uncalled for, says MISA Malawi.
‘Ban of live broadcasts ill-timed’
We find MACRA ‘s directive not only unreasonable but ill-timed and a deliberate ploy to limit media freedom and freedom of expression.
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.
‘Authorities should take action on attacks on journalists’
2018 registered the worst number of attacks on journalists by law enforcers and the cases are yet to be concluded and in some instances arrests made
MISA Malawi concerned with continued police brutality
MISA Malawi has recorded several cases of police brutality against journalists on duty.
MISA Malawi condemns the assault of journalist George Banda by UTM supporters
MISA Malawi appeals to all political parties to ensure that those responsible for violence are disciplined and held accountable for their actions.