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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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Malawi should rethink its broadcasting licence regime

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...

Use radio as a catalyst for peace

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...

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