Articles by Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA)

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.

Malawi football fans assault TV reporter Yasin Limu
Sports journalist Yasin Lamu’s equipment damaged during attack by Wanderers FC supporters.

MISA warns of growing surveillance
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.

Malawian police seize journalists’ gadgets
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.

MISA Malawi concerned by threats against Gregory Gondwe
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.

Zambia finally enacts ATI law
MISA welcomes President Haikande Hichelema’s enactment of Access to Information legislation after two decades of relentless advocacy.

MISA demands swift investigation of journalist Joao Chamusse’s murder
Motive behind murder of journalist Joao Chamusse is unclear but his phone and laptop are missing.

ACHPR Special Rapporteur engages Zimbabwe’s President on ‘Patriot Bill’
Commissioner Gerveesha Topsy-Sonoo voiced concern that the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment Bill will curtail numerous rights.