Articles by Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA)
MISA Regional calls for multi-stakeholder approach to curbing impunity
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.
Southern African organisations commit to developing resilient media systems
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.
Botswana government urged to put an end to its undue interference in the work of civil society organisations
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.
MISA Regional holds Spaces of Solidarity conference
The Media Institute of Southern Africa convenes meeting to build network of like-minded organisations and harness regional solidarity.
Journalist forced to delete footage
Members of Zimbabwe’s intelligence organisation and party supporters attack journalist Godwin Mangudya while he tries to cover a ruling party meeting.
Journalists barred from covering Zimbabwean state house event
In recent weeks, Zimbabwean journalists from certain media houses were excluded from covering ruling party and government related events.
Stakeholders in Zimbabwe raise concerns over telecoms traffic monitoring system
MISA Zimbabwe and MAZ are concerned that Zimbabwe’s acquisition and use of the telecommunications traffic monitoring system could expose citizens to unwarranted surveillance.
Call monitoring system has potential to snoop on citizens
Media rights groups raise concern over Zimbabwe’s government recently implemented telecommunications traffic monitoring system which has potential of exposing citizens to state surveillance.