The Zambia chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa defends and promotes media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information in Zambia.
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MISA welcomes draft African Guidelines on Data Access
MISA welcomes the draft African Guidelines as a significant step towards ensuring transparency and accountability in data collection, processing, storage, and access, in line with regional and international human rights standards. The Guidelines are appropriately...
MISA Zambia Mourns Dr. Scott
Press Statement For Immediate Release LUSAKA, Friday, July 17, 2026 – The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia Chapter is saddened by the passing of Dr. Guy Lindsay Scott, former Vice-President and Acting President of the Republic of Zambia, who died on...
Zambian journalists pledge to uphold highest ethical standards ahead of elections
Journalists from Zambia's state, private, community and online media houses pledged to uphold the highest ethical standards in their coverage of the country's General Elections scheduled for 13 August 2026. They further committed to accuracy, fairness and...
MISA Zambia and UNESCO Equip Community Radio Journalists for Ethical Election Coverage
MISA Zambia, in partnership with the Zambia National Commission for UNESCO, conducted one-day in-house training workshops aimed at strengthening the capacity of community radio journalists to promote ethical election reporting and peace journalism ahead of Zambia's 13...
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