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.
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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.
End violence against women journalists: A call to action for Southern Africa
It was reported that at least 73% of women journalists had suffered online violence in one form or another.
Celebrating Women
As an organization that champions media freedom, freedom of expression, and access to information, MISA Zambia acknowledges the essential role women play in the media industry, public service, governance, and socio-economic development
Media as a strategic partner in achieving SADC strategic objectives
“You need a competitive approach to this process. As for RISDP to succeed in achieving its strategic objectives, it must have at its core the media and communication development strategy, structured similarly to how the African Union incorporates media and communication development as part of achieving Agenda 2063.