Freedom of expression

Freedom of expression refers to your right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas without fear or restriction from surveillance, censorship or laws silencing dissent. As people turn to various media as a way of expressing their views they may not feel safe as more governments are using legislation to stifle free speech.

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

Malawi should rethink its broadcasting licence regime

Malawi should rethink its broadcasting licence regime

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has over the past three months been revoking broadcasting licences and closing radio and television stations for delays in the remittance of broadcasting licence fees.  In 2022, MACRA revoked licences for six...

Impactful advocacy vital for democracy strengthening in Zambia

Impactful advocacy vital for democracy strengthening in Zambia

MISA Zambia, in partnership with USAID, FHI 360 and Internews conducted a two days Advocacy capacity building in Ndola aimed at equipping Human Rights Defenders, bloggers and media associations to propel impactful advocacy in the interest of democracy strengthening in...