News and press statements
MISA Zambia and UNESCO Equip Community Radio Journalists for Ethical Election Coverage
The training sought to equip participants with practical knowledge and skills to provide accurate, balanced, impartial and conflict-sensitive election coverage while reinforcing the role of community radio as a trusted source of public interest information.
MISA Zambia Launches First Electoral Content Monitoring Report Ahead of 2026 Elections
The report was produced under the Election Content Monitoring Project, implemented by MISA Zambia with support from BBC Media Action and funding from the National Democratic Institute (NDI)
MISA Zambia Presents Media Freedom Findings at CCMG Election Observation Report Launch
MISA Zambia presented media freedom findings at the CCMG election report launch on 12 June 2026, documenting January–June violations and urging protection of journalists for credible elections.
Call for Applications for 20 Media Outlets: Connected Media, Informed Citizens – Cooperation in Fighting Against Disinformation in Southern Africa
Closing date June 21th 2026 at 11.59 p.m. (GMT + 1)
Dialogue Fund: Innovation for Viability
Teams need to have a focus on quality, public-interest information journalism and be based in Namibia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, or Lesotho.
MISA launches Regional Media Lawyers Network
The Network is currently anchored in MISA Chapters in Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique, with a view to expanding into other countries in the region.
MISA Regional Launches Media Lawyers Network to Strengthen Press Freedom
The initiative is part of efforts to strengthen legal protection for journalists, media houses and civil society organisations facing growing legal and digital threats.
African Media Barometer Report (AMB) Highlights Progress and Persistent Threats To Media Freedom In Zambia
The 2025 African Media Barometer report identified the enactment of Zambia’s Access to Information Act in 2023 and the repeal of the offence of defamation of the President in 2022 as major positive reforms
South Africa, Namibia lead as Tanzania, Zimbabwe slip in press freedom rankings
The World Press Freedom Index highlights the rise in coordinated online harassment, particularly against female journalists.