Freedom of expression
In that regard, MISA Zambia promotes freedom of expression as a driving principle of democracy and good governance. The organisation advocates for the repeal of various oppressive laws, particularly the Zambian Penal Code, that undermine the freedom of expression.
The organisation uses various strategies such as legal tests and research on laws seen to limit freedom of expression, as well as producing public education materials, training and lobbying around the topic.
MISA Zambia advocates for freedom of expression as an umbrella of press freedom which is only recognised implicitly in Article 20 on freedom of expression in Zambia’s Constitution.
Freedom of expression news
The Freedom of Expression Climate survey 2025- Now Available!
Southern Africa has in its history never faced such crossroads in the wake of the USA’s global funding cuts and dealing with high stakes that are borne of elections and rapid technological changes. The headwinds are further compounded by the debilitating effects of...
MSCZ launches
The Media Self-Regulation Council of Zambia (MSCZ) today officially launched its Secretariat in Lusaka, marking a significant step forward in promoting ethical journalism, press freedom and accountability in the media sector. MISA Zambia Chairperson Lorraine...
MISA launches fifth annual state of press freedom report
MISA Regional officially launched the fifth edition of the State of Press Freedom in Southern Africa report on 8 May 2025, a key evidence-based advocacy tool for improving the safety of journalists in the region. The 2025 report was launched at the belated...
MISA hosts WPFD 25 pre-conference
MISA Zambia has hosted a World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) pre-commemoration conference in Lusaka at Mulungushi International Conference Centre. The event brought together Media stakeholders, policymakers, and other members of civil societies to discuss how Zambia’s...
African Commission calls for guidelines to adapt African media policy to digital era
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has urged the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa to consult with African stakeholders to evaluate their perceptions of public service content in the modern digital...