President Masisi, who was the guest of honour, paid tribute to MISA Regional, MISA Botswana and UNESCO for organising the event, which is now a mainstay on the regional calendar.
Digital rights
Press freedom declines significantly in Southern Africa
However, improvements were recorded in Tanzania, Malawi, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, and Angola. Declines were recorded in Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia.
MISA Regional submissions to the AU on the development of a continental AI strategy
MISA Regional has filed submissions to the African Union on developing a continental strategy on Artificial Intelligence. MISA has a model AI Regulatory Framework for Southern Africa from which it predicated its submissions to the continental body.
MISA Zambia conducts orientation for Lawyers Network
The Lawyers Network offers insights and guidance to MISA Zambia on Freedom of Expression issues in the local environment
MISA Zambia launches Legal Note
The Legal Note carries significant importance, serving as a crucial resource for human rights defenders
MISA Zambia in learning event on Digital Rights Advocacy
The event focused on Mapping Digital Rights Trends, offering insights into the current state and future directions of digital rights, emphasizing advocacy and collaborative strategies.
MISA holds National Digital Rights Advocacy Workshop
Activists, media practitioners, and civil society actors came together to sharpen their understanding and skills in championing internet rights
INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST JOURNALISTS (Statement)
A report by Citizen Lab in December 2020 revealed that at least three Southern African countries – Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe – had acquired surveillance equipment from Circles, an Israeli firm.
Prevent, protect and provide justice to end impunity for crimes against journalists
The Southern African region had in the past few years experienced an improvement in the media freedom environment. However, the last year has been characterised by democratic backsliding that has manifested in growing impunity for crimes against journalists and...
Judiciary must serve all, leave no one behind
“Chief Justices and judges, please allow me to bring to your attention that in Africa, as of 2022, only 36% of the citizens have access to the internet, according to the World Bank,” he said.