News and press statements
Advocacy capacity building for stakeholders in Petauke
The workshop was aimed at equipping participants with knowledge to propel impactful advocacy in the interest of democracy strengthening in Zambia
INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST JOURNALISTS (Statement)
A report by Citizen Lab in December 2020 revealed that at least three Southern African countries – Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe – had acquired surveillance equipment from Circles, an Israeli firm.
End impunity: Protect the messenger
Journalism is not a crime. We demand justice for all journalists, our messengers, who have been persecuted for merely doing their work.
Prevent, protect and provide justice to end impunity for crimes against journalists
The Southern African region had in the past few years experienced an improvement in the media freedom environment. However, the last year has been characterised by democratic backsliding that has...
Judiciary must serve all, leave no one behind
“Chief Justices and judges, please allow me to bring to your attention that in Africa, as of 2022, only 36% of the citizens have access to the internet, according to the World Bank,” he said.
MISA STATEMENT TO THE AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS ON THE RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN SOUTHERN AFRICA AT THE 77th ORDINARY SESSION OF THE AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS.
In 2022, we were optimistic that Southern Africa had turned the corner regarding attacks against journalists. However, we were jolted back to reality by the death of Ralikonelo Joki, the Lesotho broadcaster, who was shot and killed as he drove out of his work of employment. Before his death, Joki received death threats through social media platforms.
CLGs in Western province receive radio sets
CLGs provide eager participants for the radio programme and are a great source of feedback
MISA commemorates IDUAI – Online Spaces Fundamental Platforms for ATI
This year, the International Day for Universal Access to Information focuses on the importance of the online space for Access to Information
Departure of MISA Zambia Board Chairperson
I want to express my sincere gratitude for your unwavering support during my tenure as Board Chairperson