Articles by Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA)
Newspaper prohibited from writing about chief justice
The government has prohibited the “Times of Swaziland” newspaper from continuing to write about Chief Justice Michael Ramodibedi.
Two journalists assaulted, threatened at gunpoint after conducting interview with provincial governor
Nelson Sul Angola of “Angolense” and Ismael Samalata of “Folha 8” were assaulted by Faustino Muteka while interviewing him about an ongoing investigation.
Businessman seeks closure of newspaper in defamation claim
Boyce Magongo wants the High Court to issue an order directing the “Swazi Mirror” to stop publishing and distributing its copies until they are in compliance with the provisions of the Books and Newspaper Act of 1963.
Experts meet in Addis Ababa to discuss draft APAI declaration
The meeting consisted of 10 experts on freedom of information who make up the working group of the Windhoek +20 campaign on access to information in Africa.
MISA condemns suspension of “Informante” newspaper journalist
Brigitte Weidlich was suspended without pay after writing a story about the termination of an agreement between the company that owns “Informante” and another company.
Newspaper offices ransacked
“We suspect the break-in was intended to spy on us and intimidate us from carrying out our duties,” the paper’s acting editor said.
Concerns mount about parliament’s rush to pass Protection of Information Bill
Former intelligence minister Ronnie Kasrils noted that the bill “will undermine public trust in the intelligence and security services at a time when confidence needs to be built”.
Reporter fined for alleged biased reporting
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation’s Rundu-based reporter Wilfred Nyambe was fined N$2,000 (approx. US$295) by the Hambukushu Traditional Authority for allegedly reporting a biased story about the traditional authority.