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
MISA Zambia launches ‘State of the Media Report’ for 3rd and 4th quarter of 2022
The State of Media Report for the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2022 has revealed that compared to 2021, reports recorded show that the year 2022 saw an increase in media freedom and freedom of expression violations. The report indicates that while several notable positive...
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...
Freedom of expression, access to information and media freedom critical for credible elections in Southern Africa
By Tabani Moyo Four Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries are scheduled for elections in 2023. The four are the Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Madagascar and Zimbabwe. Eswatini stands out among the four nations, as the monarchy has gone...
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...
Governments should come up with punitive measures for crimes against journalists
Journalists and media representative organisations drawn from across the African continent, including regional and international media support organisations, converged in Zimbabwe’s resort town of Victoria Falls on 11 and 12 November 2022 for the belated...