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MISA Malawi condemns assault on journalists by Malawi Congress Party supporters at Lilongwe court
Creating hostile environment for journalists is an assault on media freedom.
Concern over the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Bill, 2025
Your Excellency, we further submit that the Government of Zambia address the clauses that require prior approval of the Authority’s editorial policies. Media organisations should Members of the SoS Forum: Bloggers of Zambia; Centre for Innovation and Technology;eBotho Cyberspace; Ink Centre for Investigative Journalism; Media and Information
Media development key pillar to achieve SADC’s strategic goals
Speaking on the sidelines of the launch, MISA Regional Governing Council (NGC) member and Chairperson of MISA Botswana, Thomas Nkhoma, hailed the launch of the communication and visibility strategy as a critical milestone.
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Ensuring safety for women journalists in the Digital Age
There is a need to develop safety mechanisms for women journalists, while also creating frameworks for prosecuting perpetrators of online and offline violence against media workers, particularly female journalists.
MISA Malawi calls for police commitment to ending impunity for crimes against journalists
The Police should investigate and prosecute cases of attacks on journalists in Malawi.
Africa Human Rights Day Statement
We emphasise that freedom of expression and access to information remain fundamental enablers of all other rights.
MISA Malawi demands action on people who manhandled Malawi Broadcasting Corporation Director General
We call upon the newly appointed Inspector General of Police Mr. Richard Luhanga to step up and act on this incident.