News and press statements
MISA Malawi condemns assault of journalists by demonstrators
Creation of a hostile environment for journalists by demonstrators is uncalled for, says MISA Malawi.
High Court reserves its ruling on ban of phone-in programmes
MACRA had issues with two out of over 80 broadcasters registered in Malawi.
Update on suspension of ‘phone-in programmes’
The matter was filed at the High Court, Lilongwe Registry, on 2nd September, 2019.
‘Ban of live broadcasts ill-timed’
We find MACRA ‘s directive not only unreasonable but ill-timed and a deliberate ploy to limit media freedom and freedom of expression.
MISA Malawi dates MACRA on suspension of phone-in programmes
MACRA officials have promised to review the decision before the end of the week beginning June 17, 2019.
MISA Malawi calls for reversal of phone-in programmes suspension
MISA Malawi finds MACRA’s decision unwarranted and a very serious violation of media freedom and freedom of expression, which the supreme law of the country, the Malawi Constitution, fully recognises.
Malawi Electoral Commission response on journalists’ voting
We also would like to urge all journalists to cover the elections professionally.
‘Authorities should take action on attacks on journalists’
2018 registered the worst number of attacks on journalists by law enforcers and the cases are yet to be concluded and in some instances arrests made
Malawi: Way Forward 2019
MISA Malawi’s recommendations for improving media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information to mark World Press Freedom Day 2019.