Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA)

A number of Zambian civil society organisations believe their recently passed cybercrime law contains provisions that threaten constitutionally protected rights.

The right to privacy in Zimbabwe is increasingly under threat following remarks by President Emmerson Mnangagwa that the government had managed to track the locations of certain individuals and their communication details.

Human rights groups worldwide highlight that the bill in its current form does not meet international standards on protecting privacy and personal data

IFEX members are calling for changes to Zimbabwe’s recently gazetted Freedom of Information Bill to bring it in line with Zimbabwe’s constitution and international human rights standards.

MISA-Zimbabwe is asking governments preparing to hold elections in the SADC region to ensure access to information and guarantee safety of journalists.

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers intentionally shot three teargas canisters into the offices of a local media organisation in Harare and then barricaded the doors preventing staff from exiting.

MISA Zimbabwe’s recently published 2018 State of the Media report is now available online.

MISA Zimbabwe issues regional solidarity statement expressing concern and reaffirming solidarity with the media fraternity following the temporary suspension of Prime TV in Zambia, the temporary ban on The Citizen in Tanzania, and the ongoing pre-trial detention of Amade Abubacar in Mozambique.