News and press statements
Africa’s special rapporteur optimistic about Malawi’s ATI law
The Special Rapporteur on Access to Information in Africa, Pansy Tlakula, is optimistic Malawi will have ATI legislation soon.
Statement on the death of Ralph Tenthani, the country’s veteran media guru
MISA Malawi is deeply saddened with the untimely demise of Ralph Tenthani, who passed on May 16, 2015 at Mlambe Hospital in Blantyre following a road accident.
Statement on the death of renowned journalist, Edward Chitsulo
MISA Malawi has learned with shock and sadness the death of veteran and renowned journalist Edward Chitsulo, who died on March 15, 2015 after a short illness.
Consultative meeting on journalist remuneration and professional ethics
At the meeting, issues such as the rising cost of living and low journalists’ salaries and how these affect journalism ethics were discussed.
NAMISA 2015 Annual Awards: Call for entries
NAMISA Malawi is inviting interested paid up members to submit their published works for the 2015 NAMISA Annual Media Awards.
Airtel donates K3.3 million Kwacha to MISA Malawi
Airtel Malawi made the donation for MISA Malawi’s World Press Freedom Day celebrations which take place this year in Mzuzu on May 2.
MISA Malawi world radio day statement
Radio as a true medium for citizen empowerment As we will be commemorating World Radio Day on Friday, February 13, the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter joins Malawians in...
MISA Malawi statement on redeployment of MBC director general
The decision to move Benswon Tembo from the director-general position at MBC to a subordinate position at MACRA is disappointing.
Research finds media bias in election coverage
The Institute for War and Peace Reporting monitored the media in the run up to the 10^4 elections. Their research exposes media bias.