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.