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...
Statements
MISA STATEMENT TO THE AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS ON THE RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN SOUTHERN AFRICA AT THE 77th ORDINARY SESSION OF THE AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS.
In 2022, we were optimistic that Southern Africa had turned the corner regarding attacks against journalists. However, we were jolted back to reality by the death of Ralikonelo Joki, the Lesotho broadcaster, who was shot and killed as he drove out of his work of employment. Before his death, Joki received death threats through social media platforms.
MISA commemorates IDUAI – Online Spaces Fundamental Platforms for ATI
This year, the International Day for Universal Access to Information focuses on the importance of the online space for Access to Information
Departure of MISA Zambia Board Chairperson
I want to express my sincere gratitude for your unwavering support during my tenure as Board Chairperson
Nambula Sililo was a beacon of local culture through journalism
Ms Sililo worked as a journalist for about 10 years in the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) Lozi section
Media Freedom, Freedom of Expression has improved; Slow Law Reforms, Cadres and Security Wing Blemish Canvas
…cadres that had violated media freedom in the last two years, have not appeared in court. This is a source of concern.
MISA Zambia partners with European Union for 21st Platinum & Golden Awards
The introduction of the “Best Reporting: Climate Change Media Award” demonstrates the European Union’s commitment towards the fight against Climate Change and nurturing the environment in Zambia
Why Zambia needs ‘pure’ self-regulation mechanism
Self-regulation is standard setting and setting out the proper codes of behaviour for the media and this is necessary to support freedom of expression. These standards are agreed to by the media industry itself and are monitored, with the media being held to account where it deviates from the agreed standards.
MISA Regional Director re-elected into IFEX Governing Council
Dr Moyo was elected with 12 other council members for a three-year term from 2023 to 2026, which will mark his last term in office.
World Press Freedom Day Commemorations – 30 years on!
The year 2023 has seen the bulk of the southern African countries making positive steps in the rankings of the Reporters Without Borders Index. Of the 15 countries that were ranked, six slid down the ladder of rankings. One of the six that had a negative movement is Namibia dropping from position 18 to 22 yet maintaining the number one position in Africa.