Articles by Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA)
The art of participatory AI
The director of MISA Regional, Dr Tabani Moyo, endorses the AU’s Afrocentric AI strategy and emphasises the need for cross-disciplinary collaboration to ensure ethical AI development.
Botswana’s Data Protection Act described as progressive
Botswana’s newly enacted Data Protection Act provides a robust framework for safeguarding personal data.
2024: A year of suppressed critical voices in Malawi
As Malawi heads towards elections later this year, stakeholders are urged to uphold media freedom and freedom of expression, to ensure a safe environment for both journalists and citizens.
Journalists attacked during BDP primary elections in Botswana
Attacks on the media during primary elections does not bode well for upcoming elections later in the year.
Lesotho broadcaster Pulane Macheli fatally shot
Broadcaster Pulane Macheli was mediating for peace between warring Famo music groups when she was killed.
Open letter to AU Heads of State on Endorsed Continental AI Strategy
Civil society coalition emphasises the critical need for a data policy framework that will protect rights and sets a precedent for collective action.
WhatsApp comment concludes in cybercrime spamming charges
The Malawi Police Service is intensifying the use of the country’s cybersecurity law to restrict the voice and agency of journalists and citizens.
ACHPR urged to urgently develop principles for an AI policy framework
MISA-Regional emphasises the importance for African Union member states to adopt a human rights-based approach for the utilisation of AI and other technologies.