Administrations have often used such laws to silence and punish critical voices.
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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.
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.
MISA launches second regional press freedom report
This document is based on country reports for Angola, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
‘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
Freedom in the World 2022 Report: A glimpse on trends in Southern Africa
A glimpse on trends in Southern Africa from the Freedom in the World 2022 Report