Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA)

During its 77th Ordinary Session last year, the ACHPR raised concern over Member States’ implementation of surveillance with little regard for human rights norms and standards.

MISA Malawi is concerned at how numerous journalists working for the state broadcaster are being identified and investigated for alleged offenses committed under the Electronic Transactions and Cybersecurity Act.

The editorial director of the Platform for Investigative Journalists (PIJ), Gregory Gondwe, has been forced to go into hiding after his exposé on payments made by the military to businessman Zuneth Sattar.

MISA welcomes President Haikande Hichelema’s enactment of Access to Information legislation after two decades of relentless advocacy.

Motive behind murder of journalist Joao Chamusse is unclear but his phone and laptop are missing.

Commissioner Gerveesha Topsy-Sonoo voiced concern that the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment Bill will curtail numerous rights.

Head of Zimbabwe’s National Social Security Authority turns to police to take action against weekly after accusing publication of defamation.

The regional chairperson of the Media Institute for Southern Africa, Golden Maunganidze, calls on states to repeal media phobic laws and align legislation to international standards.