MISA Malawi is disturbed by news of the closure this morning of Blantyre Printing and Publishing Company (Times Group) offices by the Malawi Revenue Authority over unpaid taxes.
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Condolence message on the death of photojournalist Bonnex Julius
MISA Malawi is deeply saddened by the demise of veteran photojournalist, Bonnex Julius who passed on after a short illness on Sunday December 18, 2016.
MISA Malawi applauds parliament for passing ATI Bill
MISA Malawi applauds the National Assembly for passing the much-awaited Access to Information Bill on Wednesday, December 14, 2016.
Condolence message on the death of Mrs Esmie Malisita
MISA Malawi is deeply saddened to learn about the sudden death of Esmie Malisita, who was a member of the board of directors at Joy Media Group – the operators of Joy FM radio and Joy TV.
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.
Turning freedom of expression resolutions into reality
Rights such as freedom of expression and access to information belong to everyone, not just the media. It takes strong commitment to ensure they become reality.
Statement on arrest of student for criticising the president
MISA Malawi notes the growing intolerance of free speech in the country and calls upon President Peter Mutharika to distance his administration from developments that are tarnishing the image of his government.
MISA Malawi Annual Media Awards 2016: Call for entries
MISA Malawi is inviting interested, paid-up members to submit their outstanding published works for the 2016 MISA Malawi Annual Media Awards.
Government should reject current version of bill
MISA MAlawi and the Media Council of Malawi appeal to government to review its position on the just-gazetted Access to Information Bill which, in its current form, undermines rather than promotes the constitutional right to information.