Media freedom and development
To achieve this, we employ different strategies such as public education, legal defense, compilation of alerts, training and other advocacy interventions. Further, MISA Zambia engages key stakeholders and decision makers, who may have influence on the process of enacting media reforms for the betterment of the media landscape.
As part of media development and support, we help to strengthen the role of the media in the governance process to facilitate citizen participation for increased accountability and participatory decision making. We undertake technical capacity building activities, provision of grants to help with progamme production and development on specific topics in relation to governance and general welfare of rural communities. We also contribute to tertiary training by linking various training institutions to update and standardise journalism curricula.
Media freedom news
The 2021 MISA Regional Annual Report is now Available!
This is an snippet from the Chairperson’s Report The year 2021 was one of consolidation and the repositioning of our organisation in the aftermath of the several headwinds that we faced. When we started this journey – midway through 2021 – we dared to dream and our...
MISA Zambia calls for collaborations among stakeholders on fundamental freedoms advocacy
MISA Zambia has called for strong collaborations among stakeholders in advocating for fundamental freedoms of democracy. Speaking during the launch of the Freedom of Expression (FOX) Report in Zambia, MISA Zambia National Director, Austin Kayanda said there is need...
The Survival Toolkit for Journalists: How to protect yourself against Digital Surveillance
The Survival Toolkit for Journalists: How to protect yourself against Digital Surveillance guide was developed in response to the growing threat of digital surveillance and cyber security legislation, used by governments and others to track and monitor journalists in...
World Press Freedom Day 2022 Statement by Commissioner Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-Sonoo
WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY 2022 STATEMENT BY COMMISSIONER OURVEENA GEEREESHA TOPSY-SONOO SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION IN AFRICA 02 MAY 2022 Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, distinguished participants; Allow me to introduce...
MISA’s indelible footprints during World Press Freedom Day commemorations
By Tabani Moyo The 2022 World Press Freedom Day commemorations are and will remain a critical milestone in the lifespan of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) as they took place when the organisation turned 30. This is by no means a mean feat! In the...