Intimidation of journalists and forced deletion of stories are a huge affront to media freedom
Statements
MISA engages SADC CSOs and stakeholders in the operationalisation of regional Non-State Actors’ mechanism
In her keynote address, SADC Deputy Executive Secretary for Regional Integration Angela Makombe N’tumba stressed the importance of the forum, as it seeks to deal effectively with various challenges, such as climate change, quality of education, and inequality in the region.
Malawi Law Society pledges to support MISA Malawi in defending media freedom
MISA Malawi and Malawi Law Society have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Call for Expressions of Interest – Online Training on Conflict-Sensitive Reporting
The training is MISA Malawi direct response to the capacity gaps on conflict coverage among journalists in Malawi.
Call for Expressions of Interest to participate in Podcast Mentorship
We seek to build and strengthen podcasting skills and knowledge of media practitioners in Malawi.
MISA Regional 2023 Annual Report (Now Available!!!)
In these precarious conditions, expression and truth-telling are the first layers of casualty, as nations recoil, become inward looking, focusing on narrow national issues at the expense of a holistic picture. Suffice to say the entire construct of humanity is highly vulnerable due to such inward-looking approaches.
Man convicted, fined for ‘insulting’ Malawi President on WhatsApp
Malawi Police Service is now frequently using the cybersecurity law to clamp down on journalists and critical ordinary citizens.
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.