News and press statements
Malawi should rethink its broadcasting licence regime
The Spaces of Solidarity platform, thus, calls on the government, through MACRA, to address concerns of high annual fees broadcasters have to pay to the regulator. These subscriptions are pegged in US dollars and the recent devaluation of the Malawi kwacha against the all major convertible currencies has made the licence fees more expensive and unsustainable for broadcasters in the country.
Call for entries for the 2023 MISA Malawi Annual Media Awards
The awards will include two new categories.
MISA Malawi Chairperson receives ‘Women of Substance’ Award
“The award is an encouragement for me to push even further”
Be innovative, Malawi community media outlets told
Social media increases your relevance, reach and viability
Freedom of expression, access to information and media freedom critical for credible elections in Southern Africa
SADC member states should further ensure that the enacted and proposed domestic laws are aligned with the African Union (AU) Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection and the ACHPR’s Revised Declaration on Principles of Freedom of Expression and Access to Information.
‘Media key in promoting quality of goods, services’
MISA Malawi and Malawi Bureau of Standard introduced Standards and Quality Journalist of the Year Award.
Journalists, radio stations in Malawi must embrace fact-checking to build peace
As we celebrate World Radio Day, MISA Malawi calls on journalists and radio stations in Malawi to be agents of peace and harmony among Malawians by fighting increasing cases of disinformation,...
Call for Applications: IJP German-Southern African Bursary 2023
Applications are still possible until February 15, 2023.
Eswatini: Maseko’s murder deserves thorough, independent investigations
Maseko was reportedly shot and killed at his home in Mbabane on 21 January 2023. The motive behind his shooting is still unclear, although there is speculation that this may have been linked to his work as a human rights defender.