Closure of television and radio stations in 2022 spoiled the broadcasting industry gains of many years
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MISA Malawi engages police officers on media freedom
On Friday, December 9, 2022, MISA Malawi engaged senior police officers on Media Freedom. Police Mobile Service (PMS) and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers came from all policing regions across Malawi. The engagement which took place at Bridgeview Hotel...
Malawi MPs decriminalise ‘insulting’ the ‘President’
We applaud government for repealing bad laws
Members of Parliament in Malawi remove sedition as criminal offence
MISA Malawi continues its advocacy against archaic and undemocratic laws.
‘Crisis of credibility, trust in journalism practice’
Journalism should be a symbol of accuracy in conveying information
Welcome remarks to 10th Anniversary of the United Nations Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists Africa Commemorations
Without wanting to preempt today’s discussions, may I invite you to remember the four Ps on the safety of journalists – Prevention, Protection, Prosecution and Partnerships. This illustrates that we all have a role in promoting the safety of journalists from the media, civil society, the police and judiciary, and our governments.
Malawi prosecuting authorities must develop interest and end crimes against journalists
The state has the Constitutional duty to protect everyone, including journalists.
SPACES OF SOLIDARITY MEETING RESOLUTIONS
The resolutions set out principles of the Spaces of Solidarity, which are key for the organisations working on the promotion and defence of expression in Southern Africa and guiding the way forward in pursuit of the set objectives.
MISA Malawi to petition Presidency, Parliament on laws that restrict freedom of expression
MISA Malawi is against criminalizing freedom of expression.
MISA Malawi appears before Parliament on broadcasting licences
MISA Malawi highlighted that the general economic crisis the country is experiencing has not spared the media sector.