Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA)

Zimbabwean media freedom lobby cautiously optimistic that consultative processes will lead to a broadcasting law aligned to the country’s Constitution and in line with regional and international standards.

In response to the increase in the surveillance of journalists online, ARISA, MISA, Digital Society of Africa and DFB Labs collaborate to publish a survival tool kit for journalists to protect their privacy on the internet.

The African Commission Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information – Commissioner Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-Sonoo – expresses concern over the rise of surveillance on the African continent.

Zimbabwean journalists Blessed Mhlanga and Chengeto Chidi, arrested while filming the attempted arrest of an opposition leader, are released on bail after spending 2 days in jail.

The website of Malawian news outlet Platform for Investigative Journalism was hacked just days after its managing director, Gregory Gondwe, was detained by police.

Journalists have put their weight behind a pledge crafted by MISA Lesotho to uphold media ethics and high professional standards.

Gregory Gondwe, the head of a Malawian investigative journalism unit, is arrested over a story involving the Attorney General.

As Zimbabwe’s government is in the process of drafting a media regulation law and a broadcasting law, media stakeholders seek clarity on how media reforms will be implemented.