Hands holding a megaphone, a laptop and a mobile phone

The Zambia chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa defends and promotes media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information in Zambia.

News

Information disorders during elections in Southern Africa

Information disorders during elections in Southern Africa

Fake news and information disorders have become pervasive challenges during elections in Southern Africa. During a recent X space discussion titled: Let's talk: information disorders in Southern Africa, hosted by MISA Zimbabwe, Prisiel Samu, Programmes Coordinator at...

Advocacy capacity building for stakeholders in Petauke

Advocacy capacity building for stakeholders in Petauke

MISA Zambia has concluded a three-day advocacy capacity-building workshop for female human rights defenders, civil society organizations and media associations in Petauke. The workshop was aimed at equipping participants with knowledge to propel impactful advocacy in...

Dossier

In 1991, African journalists issued a historic call for press freedom.

30 years later, media professionals and others weigh in on the state of Africa’s press. Read their thoughts and join the conversation at #WHK30