MISA Zambia’s recommendations for improving media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information.
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 a fundamental right which...
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 the report showed...
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.
Govt. told to embrace a transparent approach to cyber laws
A collective movement of Civil Society Organisations calls for a wider consultation with all stakeholders about the proposed cyber laws.
Report: So This is Democracy? Zambia 2017
Freedom of Expression and of the media in Zambia has remained a dream with the continued suppression of divergent views. the new report finds.
Be mindful of freedom of expression, access to information
MISA Zambia is calling on government to be mindful of the right to freedom of expression and access to information as it enacts new laws to address new technological developments.