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 Regional Launches Media Lawyers Network to Strengthen Press Freedom
Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) officially launched the Regional Media Lawyers Network, a platform bringing together media and human rights lawyers from across Southern Africa to defend media freedom and freedom of expression. The initiative was launched on...
African Media Barometer Report (AMB) Highlights Progress and Persistent Threats To Media Freedom In Zambia
Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Regional on May 4, 2026 launched the African Media Barometer (AMB) at the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia offices in Lusaka. The event brought together media stakeholders, diplomats government representatives...
South Africa, Namibia lead as Tanzania, Zimbabwe slip in press freedom rankings
Despite some improvements in media freedom across Southern Africa, most countries in the region continue to be classified as problematic and difficult, according to the latest Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index report. South Africa and Namibia remain...
Misa Zambia Calls for Responsible Journalism Ahead of 2026 Elections
The commemoration of World Press Freedom Day in Lusaka brought renewed calls for the media to promote peace, unity and democratic values as Zambia approaches the August 13, 2026 General Elections. Officiating at the event at Govt. Complex on May 3rd, Minister of...
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