Many of the freedoms we enjoy as a society are directly related to the freedom of expression and to freedom of the press, argues Elastus Mambwe in this guest post for MISA Zambia.
Freedom of expression
Ensure safety of journalists and media workers
MISA Zambia once again joins the rest of the world to commemorate the World Press Freedom Day which falls every 3rd May as a way of raising awareness of the importance of freedom of expression and press freedom in Zambia.
Zambia: Way forward in 2018
MISA Zambia is sharing its recommendations for improving media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information in Zambia to mark World Press Freedom Day.
Minister: Abuse of cyber space basis for cyber laws
Transport and Communications Minister Brian Mushimba says that government has a duty to safeguard the interest of the public from people using cyber space to commit crimes.
MISA Zambia launches State of the Media 3Q, 4Q 2017 reports
Speaking at the launch, MISA Zambia Chairperson Helen Mwale says her organisation will not relent in the fight and advocacy for media freedom in the country.
MISA Zambia disappointed with harassment of Miyoba by ZAF officers
Daily Nation reporter Michael Miyoba was reportedly captured and tortured by Zambia Air Force officers because he had identified himself as a journalist.
MISA Zambia condemns PF attacks on 5FM radio
PRESS STATEMENT For Immediate Release Lusaka, 14th December, 2017. Media Institute of Southern African (MISA) Zambia condemns, in the strongest terms, the action by alleged Patriotic Front (PF) Cadres in Lusaka Province for blocking Dr. Chishimba Kambwili from...
MISA Zambia condemns minister’s threats on K-FM radio
Luapula Province Minister Nickson Chilangwa has warned that he will close down K-FM Radio in Mansa if the station continues to broadcast views from people perceived to be attacking the government.
MISA Zambia condemns PF attack on Luampa MP
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia condemns, in the strongest terms, the action by the Patriotic Front (PF) Youths in Western province who blocked Luampa United Party for National Development (UPND) Member of Parliament from participating in a State...
State of the Media in Zambia – Q1, 2017
The state of the media in Zambia continues to deteriorate in the first quarter of 2017, with constraints from various groups in the country including the state.