Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA)

IFEX joined a number of groups in petitioning the Prime Minister to ensure that the internet, social media platforms, and all other communication channels are open, secure, and accessible regardless of the protests that were taking place in Eswatini.

MISA regional governing council reaches out to current SADC chair, Mozambique President Nyusi, to highlight deterioration of media landscape in the region.

Although Zimbabwe has implemented a raft of new legislation that create a partially media friendly environment, the harassment of journalists and threats of surveillance are a major cause of concern.

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.