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.
Freedom of expression
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.
Threatened state of emergency cuts freedom of expression
Under new security measures proclaimed by Zambia's President in July, police can ban material deemed threatening to public safety. This is an attack on freedom of expression. Speaking last month, President Edgar Lungu said the threatened state of emergency was...
German envoy stresses need to protect free expression
German Ambassador to Zambia Bernd Finke has launched the third quarter of the 2015 State of the Media Report at a function at the Protea Lusaka Tower.