Access to information
The right to seek, access and receive information is guaranteed by Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 9 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and Article 4 of the Declaration of Principles on Freedom of Expression in Africa. It is also recognised under Section 37 of the Malawi Constitution (PDF) and many of the Constitutions of southern African countries.
Therefore, this programme seeks to campaign for the public to enjoy their right to be informed through unrestricted access to information.
Right to Information Day
MISA Malawi commemorates September 28th as International Right to Information Day. MISA Malawi celebrates Right to Information Day to raise awareness about the importance of the right of access to information throughout the world and cast the spotlight on the challenges that hamper the enjoyment of this fundamental right.
Access to information news
MISA Malawi deplores slow progress in the implementation of Malawi ATI law
MISA Malawi has noted with concern that Malawians are failing to fully benefit from the Access to Information (ATI) Law, two years after its operationalization. As we join the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day for the Universal Access to...
Regulatory framework on Artificial Intelligence key to improving access to information
28 September 2022 The past few years have witnessed unprecedented technological growth, particularly regarding artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. While Africa in general, and Southern Africa, in particular, have lots of ground to cover and catch up...
Concern over the revocation of broadcasting licences in Malawi
1 September 2022 His Excellency The President of the Republic of Malawi Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera Office of the President and Cabinet Capital Hill Circle Private Bag 301 Capital City, Lilongwe 3 Malawi. Your Excellency, Re - Concern over the revocation of...
Access to internet remains prohibitively expensive in Southern Africa
The cost of accessing the internet remains prohibitive, with Southern African countries among the most expensive on the continent according to data that has been released. The Worldwide Mobile Data Pricing 2022 report released by Cable.co.uk shows that the price of 1...
Analysis of the Botswana Media Practitioners’ Association Bill, 2022
Botswana gazetted its Media Practitioners’ Association Bill on 21 June 2022. From the memorandum, this Bill seeks to achieve the following objectives: To establish a Media Practitioners’ Association in order to promote and protect the freedom and independence of the...