News and press statements
Access to internet remains prohibitively expensive in Southern Africa
This is a statement from MISA on the cost of accessing the internet in Southern Africa.
Shrinking of broadcasting space in Malawi threatens democracy, essential rights
Over 250 full-time and part-time media practitioners and support staff have lost jobs.
Analysis of the Botswana Media Practitioners’ Association Bill, 2022
This is an excerpt from the analysis.
Walking in the footprints of a giant – tribute to former RGC member Fernando Gonçalves on leadership transition
Statement by Regional Governing Council Chairperson, Golden Maunganidze
Malawi moves to repeal laws on sedition
Administrations have often used such laws to silence and punish critical voices.
The 2021 MISA Regional Annual Report is now Available!
The 2021 MISA Regional Annual Report features country reports snapshots from Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
MACRA should reverse revocation of Rainbow Television licence
We advise media outlets in similar situation to engage the regulator before things get out of hand.
Letter to His Excellency Jakaya Kikwete
Letter to His Excellency Jakaya Kikwete on Freedom of Expression & Conflict Resolution
The Survival Toolkit for Journalists: How to protect yourself against Digital Surveillance
This toolkit provides explainers of key surveillance software and terminologies. Quite importantly, it also provides resource links to open-source software and digital security software, which journalists can explore and use to protect their privacy online.