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Statements
MISA welcomes enactment of ATI legislation in Zambia
On signing the Access to Information Act into law on 22 December, President Hakainde Hichilema said the enactment of the legislation was a major milestone in the media sector and the country, as it would promote access to information by the media and other players.
MISA Zambia commends Parliament for passing ATI Bill after 21 years of Advocacy
Access to information is a fundamental right that empowers citizens to make informed decisions, hold public officials accountable, and strengthens democratic governance
MISA condemns the harassment of journalists in Kitwe by Zambia Police
Police are supposed to uphold human rights including freedom of expression, especially that it is enshrined in the Constitution
Condemnation of threats to raid a radio station by UPND cadres in Central Province
Threats to disrupt radio programs by UPND sympathizers will not only violate media freedom but also impede people’s right to access information crucial for making informed decisions
Presentation by MISA Regional Director Dr Tabani Moyo at the Africa Electoral Justice Network (AEJN) webinar on disinformation and electoral justice
I will start with the theme of the Windhoek Declaration +30 – Information as a public good. With this in mind, we push forward the main argument that electoral management bodies (EMBs), have a critical responsibility as custodians of elections.
Information disorders during elections in Southern Africa
The media, citizens, and governments have a role to play in ensuring the dissemination of accurate and factual information while curbing misinformation and disinformation through regulations, programmes, and awareness.
INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST JOURNALISTS (Statement)
A report by Citizen Lab in December 2020 revealed that at least three Southern African countries – Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe – had acquired surveillance equipment from Circles, an Israeli firm.
End impunity: Protect the messenger
Journalism is not a crime. We demand justice for all journalists, our messengers, who have been persecuted for merely doing their work.
Prevent, protect and provide justice to end impunity for crimes against journalists
The Southern African region had in the past few years experienced an improvement in the media freedom environment. However, the last year has been characterised by democratic backsliding that has manifested in growing impunity for crimes against journalists and...