Malawi Police Service is now frequently using the cybersecurity law to clamp down on journalists and critical ordinary citizens.
Statements
Botswana President calls for solutions to issues affecting the media in Southern Africa
President Masisi, who was the guest of honour, paid tribute to MISA Regional, MISA Botswana and UNESCO for organising the event, which is now a mainstay on the regional calendar.
MISA Malawi calls for free media ahead of 2025 Malawi elections
It is our wish to see the arrest and prosecution of politicians and supporters who attack journalists
MISA Regional submissions to the AU on the development of a continental AI strategy
MISA Regional has filed submissions to the African Union on developing a continental strategy on Artificial Intelligence. MISA has a model AI Regulatory Framework for Southern Africa from which it predicated its submissions to the continental body.
Journalist Macmillan Mhone released on police bail
MISA Malawi calls on authorities to drop all charges against the journalist.
Malawi Police detain journalist Macmillan Mhone over story
Arresting and detaining a journalist over a story is a violation of media freedom.
Wanderers FC supporters assault reporter Yasin Limu, damage equipment
Football authorities must take decisive action against barbarism at football matches
Call for entries for 2023/24 MISA Malawi Annual Media Awards
The 2023/24 awards will include four new categories.
Malawi Police seizure of MBC journalists’ gadgets raises concerns
Investigations should be conducted sincerely and without abusing or torturing journalists.
MISA Malawi calls on radio stations to embrace impartiality towards 2025 tripartite elections
It is important that radio stations provide information that is free from any political biases.