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MISA Zambia launches ‘State of the Media Report’ for 3rd and 4th quarter of 2022
The State of Media Report for the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2022 has revealed that compared to 2021, reports recorded show that the year 2022 saw an increase in media freedom and freedom of expression violations. The report indicates that while several notable positive...
Malawi should rethink its broadcasting licence regime
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has over the past three months been revoking broadcasting licences and closing radio and television stations for delays in the remittance of broadcasting licence fees. In 2022, MACRA revoked licences for six...
Freedom of expression, access to information and media freedom critical for credible elections in Southern Africa
By Tabani Moyo Four Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries are scheduled for elections in 2023. The four are the Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Madagascar and Zimbabwe. Eswatini stands out among the four nations, as the monarchy has gone...
Use radio as a catalyst for peace
Government has noted that despite the act of allowing people to exercise their freedom of expression being healthy and commendable in a democracy, there is need for all radio stations in the country to ensure they contribute to peace-building by not allowing anyone to...
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