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Concern over the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Bill, 2025

Your Excellency, we further submit that the Government of Zambia address the clauses that  require prior approval of the Authority’s editorial policies. Media organisations should Members of the SoS Forum: Bloggers of Zambia; Centre for Innovation and Technology;eBotho Cyberspace; Ink Centre for Investigative Journalism; Media and Information 

MISA holds its 25th AGM

This year’s AGM was particularly special as it was the first time the institution invited all 250 members and 8 institutional members to the meeting.

MISA launches the FOX Report for January-June 2025

The report serves as a key accountability and advocacy tool that assesses the state of freedom of expression, media freedom, access to information and digital rights enjoyment in Zambia.

61 YEARS OF PEACE AND UNITY

For us, true independence is more than just the absence of colonial rule, it includes the right of the media to report the news and the right of the public to receive that information, free from any interference.

SLAPPs: A THREAT TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND PRESS FREEDOM IN ESWATINI

The litigation brought by Farmers Bank has the hallmarks of a SLAPP suit, including the requested damages, which amount to more than 50 million emalangeni (US $2,9 million). The suit endangers not only The Swazi Bridge but also the livelihoods of its employees. The legal action also targets speech concerning a matter of public interest. 

FOX Fellowships ( Call for Applications)

We are excited to launch a call for applications for individuals and organisations in Southern Africa working in the field of free expression and media freedom advocacy.