The Presidential Debates Taskforce, a non-partisan multi-stakeholder committee comprising representatives of the media, government, civil society, and other actors, has begun consultations with political parties on their participation. The aim of the debates is to...
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MISA Regional Annual Report – Now Available!
Journalists serve as a conveyor belt for information and are critical in providing verified and accurate data that enables the electorate to make informed decisions about their governance. Their role is invaluable.
MISA regional director appointed to African Union Working Group on AI
He expressed gratitude to MISA’s symbiotic relationships with the African Union Commission (AUC), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and UNESCO, particularly the Regional Office for Southern Africa (UNESCO-ROSA), and the organisation’s entire stakeholder chain.
African Commission study on AI and emerging technologies in Africa
This calls for the development of appropriate policies and regulations for AI governance that safeguard data privacy and ensure ethical use. There is a need for strategic prioritisation of the importance of AI for economic growth and development in national development agendas
The State of Press Freedom in Southern Africa 2025 – Now Available
However, there is a dark side to the adoption of AI that sector stakeholders should be wary of. In a region such as Southern Africa that is already beset with digital inequalities, it can be argued that AI will reinforce existing divisions.
MISA Regional Director, Dr Tabani Moyo Opening Remarks, Regional World Press Freedom Day Celebrations & Launch of the State of Press Freedom Report 2025
I am proud to say that as a people, we have every reason to be proud of our historic efforts towards setting a collective agenda in response to the challenges impacting expression in SADC vis-à-vis the tracking of the Sustainable Development Goals, as we are in the last five years of the UN’s ambitious goals.
MISA makes submissions on UN Artificial Intelligence report
The submissions highlight how the judicial service can easily become technology-centric and gravitate towards being a black box, ducking accountability from society by limiting media scrutiny through checks and balances.
Balanced communication approach key to achievement of SADC objectives
The MISA Regional Director was facilitating a session on the topic: Emerging communication trends, technologies, and changing media consumption patterns in the SADC region. Dr. Vivian Joseph of the Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) moderated the discussion.
Call to extend AI beyond traditional governance frameworks
The organisers aimed to ensure that future AI policies and practices throughout the continent are rooted in participatory principles, reflecting the varied perspectives and needs of African communities
Call for Entries for 2025 MISA Malawi Media Awards
The Awards Committee will accept entries published or aired between 1st April 2024 and 31st March 2025.