PROMOTING FREE EXPRESSION IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
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The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) was founded in 1992. Its work focuses on promoting, and advocating for, the unhindered enjoyment of freedom of expression, access to information and a free, independent, diverse and pluralistic media.
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...
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...
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...
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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