Administrations have often used such laws to silence and punish critical voices.
Miscellaneous
MACRA should reverse revocation of Rainbow Television licence
We advise media outlets in similar situation to engage the regulator before things get out of hand.
Speech by MISA Malawi Chairperson during 2022 MISA Malawi Annual Media Awards Gala Dinner
We also see a growing tendency of high-ranking officials, including cabinet ministers, intimidating journalists in the course of duty.
Malawi government must stop keeping journalists, sources under surveillance
MISA Malawi believes that the internet should be open and free but secure from unnecessary state and non-state actors’ intrusion.
‘Hacking of Platform for Investigative Journalism website not a mere coincidence’
Join us in the fight for media freedom and to further protect citizen’s right to know.
MISA Malawi concerned with government’s hostility towards media, critics
Malawi’s Constitution guarantees civil rights and liberties to everyone.
Malawi Attorney General apologises on journalist Gregory Gondwe’s detention
The Attorney General has committed to repeal bad laws.
Journalist Gregory Gondwe released on Police bail, gadgets still with police
We demand the immediate return of Gondwe’s gadgets and his unconditional discharge
Police detain journalist Gregory Gondwe
Police officers are forcing Gondwe to disclose source of a document the platform used in the story
In support of Catholic Bishops’ call for respect of freedom of expression in Malawi
We call upon the Tonse administration to restore the country’s fading glory by upholding freedom of expression.