This document is based on country reports for Angola, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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Government should keep its promise of promoting media freedoms – MISA Zambia
MISA Zambia has high expectations from the New Dawn Government regards the media freedom and freedom of expression agenda
Be part of interventions in media sector – MISA Zambia
Interventions include but are not limited to; advocating for the enactment of the Access to Information Bill, media self-regulation and the right to free expression.
Freedom in the World 2022 Report: A glimpse on trends in Southern Africa
A glimpse on trends in Southern Africa from the Freedom in the World 2022 Report
Free media and informed citizens vital to development
MISA Zambia in collaboration with different stakeholders shall continue to champion the campaign for the ATI bill and advocate for freedom of the media and freedom of expression which are essential for democracy.
MISA meets government officials in Botswana over the Criminal Evidence Procedure (Controlled Investigations) Bill
MISA Regional Governing Council convened solidarity meetings in Botswana during which the country’s highly contentious Criminal Evidence Procedure (Controlled Investigations) Bill was high on the agenda.
Radio still a trusted source of information
MISA Zambia says radio is still a trusted source of information for ordinary people around the country. Speaking in a statement to mark the 2022 World Radio Day celebrations, MISA Zambia Chairperson Rev. Fr. Dr Barnabas Simatende says radio has continued to play a...
Government commends media’s response on self-regulation
Government is keen to create a media environment where journalists operate freely, without fear of political intimidation and violence
MISA Zambia launches State of the Media report
MISA Zambia is hopeful that the goodwill shown by the new regime will go a long way in ensuring media freedom
Government commends MISA for championing professional election reporting
The reports have highlighted valuable findings on how the various media outlets covered the just ended general elections.