Civil Society told to consider advocating for a cyber security policy before bill
Advocate Daniel Libati says civil society should consider advocating for a policy to be put in place before the government enacts any cyber legislation.
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State of the Media in Zambia – Q1, 2019
MISA Zambia has today launched the State of the Media Report for the 1th Quarter of 2019 in Lusaka with calls to increase coverage on matters that relate to Access to Information (ATI) legislation and its presentation to Parliament.
Media not fighting anybody but for its space – MISA Zambia
MiSA Zambia is exceptionally concerned by the escalation of attacks against journalists by political supporters.
Zambia: Way Forward in 2019
MISA Zambia's recommendations for improving media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information.
ATI imperative for meaningful discourse – Lifuka
Transparency International Zambia President, Ruben Lifuka, says the Access to Information (ATI) law is imperative in citizen’s ability to engage in quality and meaningful discourse on public affairs. Mr. Lifuka says access to information is...
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Access to Information contributes to transparency and accountability
Speech by MISA Zambia Chairperson Helen Mwale on the launch of the State of the Media in Zambia, 2Q at Protea Hotel.
State of the Media in Zambia – Q2, 2018
Zambia's media in the second quarter of 2018 saw an increased threat on its freedom and role.
Media freedom a cornerstone of democracy – Hellen Mwale
Media freedom enables citizens to enjoy their rights to freedom of expression and access to information, says MISA Zambia chairperson.
Democracy is empty without citizens having access to information – Fr. Mumba
Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection Executive Director Emmanuel Mumba has charged that democracy is empty without citizens having access to information. Speaking during the launch of the 2018 MISA Transparency Assessment Report, Fr. Mumba said...
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Cyber laws are a threat to democracy and must be halted
Guest post by McDonald Chipenzi, Executive Director of Governance, Elections, Advocacy, Research Services Initiative.