News and press statements
End violence against women journalists: A call to action for Southern Africa
It was reported that at least 73% of women journalists had suffered online violence in one form or another.
Media as a strategic partner in achieving SADC strategic objectives
“You need a competitive approach to this process. As for RISDP to succeed in achieving its strategic objectives, it must have at its core the media and communication development strategy, structured similarly to how the African Union incorporates media and communication development as part of achieving Agenda 2063.
MISA Malawi calls on radio stations to separate truth from lies, promote peace around 2025 election
Radio stations must put in place fact-checking mechanisms in their programming.
Collaborative efforts across disciplines and sectors key to AI development and deployment
Dr Moyo said MISA supports the African Union’s (AU) approach in negotiating the development and deployment of Afrocentric AI, which reflects African identities, acknowledging the necessity for scale and influence when dealing with platforms and countries that are ahead of the curve.
Call for Applications- Journalists
Application deadline: 23:59 EAT, Tuesday, 28th January 2025
Call for Applications- Civil Society Organisations
Application deadline: 23:59 EAT, Tuesday, 28th January 2025
Call for MISA Malawi Membership Application and Renewal 2025
MISA Malawi is a membership-based Non-Governmental Organisation which advocates for Media Freedom, Freedom of Expression and Access to Information.
New Botswana Data Protection Act progressive step to a more secure digital environment
The Act replaces the repealed Data Protection Act 32 of 2018, which officially came into force in 2021, but had to be updated after facing criticism for inadequately addressing emerging data protection challenges,
The future of expression in the age of intersectionality
MISA conveys its condolences to the families and people of Mozambique following the loss of lives in the post-election conflict engulfing the country to date. As a country, Mozambique and its people sacrificed their national and personal prosperity by hosting several liberation movements until the entire southern African region was free.