Suffice to say that our region has never, in its entire history, faced such a crossroads in the wake of the USA’s global funding cuts and the shifts in focus by the majority of traditional allies who supported expression as the rubric for the enjoyment of human rights.
Media, elections and governance
Upholding information integrity and democratic resilience in Southern Africa
Addressing information disorder requires sustained capacity-building and regional cooperation, as exemplified by initiatives such as MISA’s Connected Media, Informed Citizens project, which supports journalists and citizens in combating disinformation.
Second Press Statement By The Ziko Lathu Consortium And The Global Platform Network As Zambia Votes – Delivered On 13th August 2026, At The Global Platform
SECOND PRESS STATEMENT BY THE ZIKO LATHU CONSORTIUM AND THE GLOBAL PLATFORM NETWORK AS ZAMBIA VOTES - DELIVERED ON 13TH AUGUST 2026, AT THE GLOBAL PLATFORM Good afternoon distinguished colleagues of the press, ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to the second media briefing...
Third Press Statement By The Ziko Lathu Consortium And The Global Platform Network As Zambia Votes – Delivered On 13th August 2026, At The Global Platform
The Ziko Lathu Consortium comprises five civil society organisations: ActionAid Zambia, Panos Institute Southern Africa (PANOS), the Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC), Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia, and Young Women in Action.
MISA Zambia Presents Media Freedom Findings at CCMG Election Observation Report Launch
MISA Zambia presented media freedom findings at the CCMG election report launch on 12 June 2026, documenting January–June violations and urging protection of journalists for credible elections.
MISA Zambia Deploys Media Monitors Ahead of 2026 Elections
The initiative, supported by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) under the project “Empowering Voices and Advancing Freedom of Expression”
Voter-Centred Election Reporting, AI and Accountability
The training brought together Lusaka and non-Lusaka-based journalists from across the country to strengthen responsible and credible election coverage.
Access to information central for good governance and climate resilience
This year’s theme, Ensuring Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Age, is especially crucial for Southern Africa, a region highly vulnerable to climate shocks.
The Freedom of Expression Climate survey 2025- Now Available!
The Freedom of Expression Climate survey of Spaces of Solidarity focuses on the trends, challenges and issues that media and civil society actors in Southern Africa prioritise.