News and press statements
MISA Malawi end of 2022 message
Closure of television and radio stations in 2022 spoiled the broadcasting industry gains of many years
MISA Malawi engages police officers on media freedom
On Friday, December 9, 2022, MISA Malawi engaged senior police officers on Media Freedom. Police Mobile Service (PMS) and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers came from all policing...
Malawi MPs decriminalise ‘insulting’ the ‘President’
We applaud government for repealing bad laws
Members of Parliament in Malawi remove sedition as criminal offence
MISA Malawi continues its advocacy against archaic and undemocratic laws.
Governments should come up with punitive measures for crimes against journalists
The event, which coincided with the 10th anniversary of the United Nations Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity, was jointly organised by MISA, UNESCO, the Government of Zimbabwe (Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services), Media Monitors and the International Media Support (IMS).
AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER An analysis of trends in AMBs for 28 countries over 11 years
Since its inception, the AMB has served as a trusted source of information on the state of media environments and key developments in freedom of the press, freedom of expression, and access to information in many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
‘Crisis of credibility, trust in journalism practice’
Journalism should be a symbol of accuracy in conveying information
2022 Regional Journalism Education Conference to Spotlight Media Sustainability
The conference is under the theme ‘Digital Disruptions: Crafting Journalism Education for Viable Media’
Welcome remarks to 10th Anniversary of the United Nations Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists Africa Commemorations
Without wanting to preempt today’s discussions, may I invite you to remember the four Ps on the safety of journalists – Prevention, Protection, Prosecution and Partnerships. This illustrates that we all have a role in promoting the safety of journalists from the media, civil society, the police and judiciary, and our governments.