Articles by Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA)
Election related breach of personal information reinforces critical need for data privacy laws in Zimbabwe
Two specific incidents in Zimbabwe’s pre-election period, highlight the lack of protection and privacy of citizen’s personal information and the need for personal data protection instead of laws restricting freedom of expression.
New instant messaging app launched for journalists facing violations
Media practitioners in Zimbabwe can use MISA-Zimbabwe’s JournoSOS app to send records of violations such as assault, censorship, detention, expulsion and threats – whenever they occur.
MISA writes to SADC highlighting the lack of progress on media reforms
In a letter addressed to the Southern African Development Community, MISA Zimbabwe highlighted the lack of progress in implementing media reforms recommended by the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) post the 2013 elections.
Proposed omnibus cyber bill threatens to muddy fundamental rights in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa is opposing the proposal by the country’s Minister of Information, Communication and Technology’s to merge three cyberbills into one.
DRC’s descent into chaos, Ahmed Abba’s release, and Sudan’s fear of ‘indecency’: December in Africa
DRC’s descent into chaos, Ahmed Abba’s release and Sudan’s fear of ‘indecency’ are among the top stories in Africa at the end of 2017.
Silencing ‘secrets’ in Guinea, information vs HIV, #FreeMartha and goodbye Mugabe: November in Africa
Major strides towards fighting impunity in The Gambia, US journalist Martha O’Donovan charged with subversion in Zimbabwe as Mugabe resigns, Guinea’s clampdown on free expression, and more in our November roundup of free expression issues in Africa.
45 days and counting: Cameroon’s internet shutdown
Within the past year, the government of Cameroon has shut down the internet in its attempt to clamp down on demonstrations in English-speaking regions of the country.
The Pakistani government must release Zeenat Shahzadi from custody
Journalist Zeenat Shahzadi was recently recovered from a kidnapping. Rather than releasing her to her family, the Pakistani government is arbitrarily holding her in custody.