News and press statements
FOX Fellowships ( Call for Applications)
We are excited to launch a call for applications for individuals and organisations in Southern Africa working in the field of free expression and media freedom advocacy.
Repurpose AU for the digital economy
Africa has a population of about 1.5 billion, with a significant percentage comprising the youth, which offers a significant voice on socio-political and economic issues.
The Freedom of Expression Climate survey 2025- Now Available!
The Freedom of Expression Climate survey of Spaces of Solidarity focuses on the trends, challenges and issues that media and civil society actors in Southern Africa prioritise.
Forging collaboration and solidarity in the age of fragmentation. The Evolving landscape of media freedom in Southern Africa
Ibraimo Abú Mbaruco, a journalist and radio presenter, went missing in April 2020 in the northern Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique, where he had been covering an Islamist insurgency. Arlindo Chissale was forced into an unmarked vehicle by suspected security forces in January 2025 in Mozambique.
Welcome address by the Chairperson of MISA Zambia, Lorraine Mwanza
As you would agree, our goal is to build a platform that clearly states concerns, persuades decision-makers to prioritise our issues, offers solutions or compromises, and ensures that action is taken.
MISA congratulates Mr. Malido on his appointment as new IBA DG
MISA Zambia is confident that Mr. Malido will contribute significantly to the realization of the IBA’s vision while also playing a pivotal role in protecting and promoting the rights and welfare of the media in Zambia.
MISA mourns Journalist, Victoria Mubanga Mukupo
Victoria worked with MISA Zambia in the past, serving as a Media Monitor for Central Province where she contributed immensely to promoting ethical journalism and strengthening media standards in the region
Free Expression Climate Survey 2025
It will take approximately seven (7) minutes to fill out the form.
MISA submissions to ACHPR Public Consultation on Freedom of Expression and Artificial Intelligence
AI systems must be designed inclusively, with input from various stakeholders, including marginalised groups, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented voices. The media industry should also develop its own AI Policy or Code of Ethics, incorporating key best practices and clearly labelling all content that has been generated, augmented, or significantly altered by AI.