This calls for the development of appropriate policies and regulations for AI governance that safeguard data privacy and ensure ethical use. There is a need for strategic prioritisation of the importance of AI for economic growth and development in national development agendas
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The State of Press Freedom in Southern Africa 2025 – Now Available
However, there is a dark side to the adoption of AI that sector stakeholders should be wary of. In a region such as Southern Africa that is already beset with digital inequalities, it can be argued that AI will reinforce existing divisions.
MISA Regional Director, Dr Tabani Moyo Opening Remarks, Regional World Press Freedom Day Celebrations & Launch of the State of Press Freedom Report 2025
I am proud to say that as a people, we have every reason to be proud of our historic efforts towards setting a collective agenda in response to the challenges impacting expression in SADC vis-à-vis the tracking of the Sustainable Development Goals, as we are in the last five years of the UN’s ambitious goals.
MISA makes submissions on UN Artificial Intelligence report
The submissions highlight how the judicial service can easily become technology-centric and gravitate towards being a black box, ducking accountability from society by limiting media scrutiny through checks and balances.
MISA lauds media for keeping Nation informed
As we observe Labour Day, MISA Zambia urges all stakeholders to support the vital contributions of media workers. Their role in informing the public and holding those in power accountable is crucial for a resilient and thriving Zambia.
MISA hosts WPFD 25 pre-conference
This year’s WPFD theme is “Reporting in the Brave New World: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media”
Balanced communication approach key to achievement of SADC objectives
The MISA Regional Director was facilitating a session on the topic: Emerging communication trends, technologies, and changing media consumption patterns in the SADC region. Dr. Vivian Joseph of the Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) moderated the discussion.
MISA engages President Hichilema over Cyber Bills
MISA, a regional body comprising chapters in eight Southern African countries, said the two bills fell short of meeting human rights standards.
Call to extend AI beyond traditional governance frameworks
The organisers aimed to ensure that future AI policies and practices throughout the continent are rooted in participatory principles, reflecting the varied perspectives and needs of African communities
PAIRSx Africa: Pioneering new approaches to AI through Participation
Join us for a webinar ahead of the Global Artificial Intelligence Summit on Africa taking place in Kigali. During the webinar we will hear from researchers, union workers and tech builders whose work is not only defining the continent’s participatory needs for AI but also shaping a vision for policy action.