Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA)

Rogue ruling party youths verbally abuse opposition leader Chilufya Tayali and block him from participating in radio interview.

Government spokesperson says Zimbabwe could shut down the internet for security reasons, but MISA points out that such action could threaten the physical safety of citizens.

After Zimbabwean journalists are blocked from covering yet another national occasion, MISA calls out the state for unconstitutionally excluding private media outlets from critical event.

At the dual commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the UN Plan of Action and the International Day to End Impunity held in Victoria Falls, media stakeholders urged African governments to prosecute perpetrators of crimes against journalists.

MISA-Regional played host to a regional media stakeholders’ meeting to mark this year’s International Day to End Impunity, along with the 10th anniversary of the United Nations Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists.

This year’s commemorations should serve as a reminder of the commitments made under the UNPA to promote a free and safe environment for journalists and media workers.

Rights groups attending the Spaces of Solidarity meeting convened by MISA Regional commit to working together to push back against the coordinated attack on freedom of expression, digital rights and privacy.

Efforts to interfere in the work of civil society can be precursors to worse human rights violations that would affect civic space and the democratic credibility of the country, while also eroding Botswana’s history of positive engagement with civil society.