While MISA Zambia commends the Zambia Police for not placing any of the journalists in Police cells but only took time to establish who they were and later released them, we note with concern that the action by Zambia Police derailed the journalists from carrying out their dutiful mandate of providing timely information to the public.
MISA Zambia
MISA mourns veteran journalist Edem Djokotoe
MISA Zambia will remember Mr. Djokotoe for his profound contribution to MISA Zambia and the development of the media industry at large
MISA Zambia launches FOX report Zambia
The report analyses the current State of Media Freedom, Freedom of Expression and Digital Rights in Zambia
MISA condemns threats on City TV reporter by Kasama DC and UPND Provincial youth leaders
Such acts are disturbing and retrogressive to the development of the media sector and an infringement to freedom of expression
Cyber laws must allow media to facilitate good governance
Provisions in the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes law impact investigative journalism
MISA Zambia demands the right for Access to Information
ATI law is not only for journalists but the entire citizenry…
MISA Zambia calls for collaborations among stakeholders on fundamental freedoms advocacy
Fundamental freedoms must be protected and respected as they are key tenets in any functioning democracy
Government should keep its promise of promoting media freedoms – MISA Zambia
MISA Zambia has high expectations from the New Dawn Government regards the media freedom and freedom of expression agenda
Be part of interventions in media sector – MISA Zambia
Interventions include but are not limited to; advocating for the enactment of the Access to Information Bill, media self-regulation and the right to free expression.
Free media and informed citizens vital to development
MISA Zambia in collaboration with different stakeholders shall continue to champion the campaign for the ATI bill and advocate for freedom of the media and freedom of expression which are essential for democracy.