News and press statements
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
NAP Meeting for NbS action plan development
The meeting was aligned with key activities and processes in the project where expertise is critical
Radio sets distribution for CLGs
CLGs provide eager participants for the radio programme and are a great source of feedback
MISA launches the State of the Media Report
The 2023 State of the Media report indicates that the absence of the Access to Information Law significantly affects citizens’ participation in public affairs and decision-making processes.