Articles by Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA)
ACHPR Special Rapporteur says digital surveillance of journalists on the rise
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 out on bail
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.
Malawi news outlet under digital siege
The website of Malawian news outlet Platform for Investigative Journalism was hacked just days after its managing director, Gregory Gondwe, was detained by police.
Basotho journalists vow to honour pledge
Journalists have put their weight behind a pledge crafted by MISA Lesotho to uphold media ethics and high professional standards.
Malawian journalist being pressured to divulge source
Gregory Gondwe, the head of a Malawian investigative journalism unit, is arrested over a story involving the Attorney General.
Zimbabwe’s government says new laws will modernise and democratise media
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.
MISA making headway with regional advocacy efforts
A meeting between MISA Regional Governing Council representatives and government officials could translate into modification of Botswana’s Criminal Evidence Procedure (Controlled Investigations) Bill.
Ban on four Tanzanian newspapers lifted
Along with the recent lifting of the indefinite suspension of ‘Mawio’, ‘Mwanahalisi’, ‘TanzaniaDaima’ and ‘Mseto’, the Minister of Information, Communication and Information Technology confirmed the Tanzanian government’s decision to review repressive media legislation.