Articles by Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA)
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.
Zimbabwe’s PVO Amendment Bill would criminalise work of civil society organisations
Civil society organisations urge the Parliament of Zimbabwe to delay debate on the PVO Amendment Bill until it meets standards and best practice for the exercise of freedom of expression, free association and the right to privacy; and to embark on a wide-ranging consultative process on the regulation of CSOs, Trusts and NGOs.
Double accreditation for journalists to cover Zimbabwe’s election
Journalists already accredited by the country’s media regulatory body – the Zimbabwe Media Commission – are now required to pay additional accreditation fees to cover Zimbabwe’s by-elections.
Zimbabwe’s state broadcaster urged to provide plan for fair and balanced coverage of elections
MISA Zimbabwe questions state broadcaster on progress made to ensure political parties get fair coverage following 2019 court ruling.
Botswana media groups concerned over proposed surveillance law
If passed into law, Botswana’s Criminal Procedure and Evidence (Controlled Investigation) Bill will allow authorities to intercept communications and compel journalists to divulge their sources.