Southern Africa: MISA Botswana Condemns Emerging Threats to Media Freedom

The Constitution of Botswana (Section 12) guarantees freedom of expression and the media's role as a watchdog. These rights are not concessions granted by political authority. They… Read more »

Southern Africa: Trailblazing Journalist Zaba Has Defied Challenges Faced By Female Journalists

Zaba was the first female political editor, news editor, deputy editor and later editor of the Zimbabwe Independent, a position she holds to this day. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Legislators Pledge to Support Co-Regulation of the Media

The Bill is expected to address gaps in regulating unprofessional conduct by journalists and to provide a remedy for the growing problem of misinformation and disinformation. Read more »

Southern Africa: Digital Technologies Key to Enhancing Access to Environmental Information

According to UNESCO, the 2025 celebrations in Manila, Philippines, seek to advance the enforcement of access to information laws, the role of civil society and media in advancing… Read more »

Southern Africa: Access to Information Central for Good Governance and Climate Resilience

This year's theme, Ensuring Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Age, is especially crucial for Southern Africa, a region highly vulnerable to climate shocks. Read more »

Southern Africa: Malawi Decriminalisation of Defamation a Step in Right Direction, but More Needs to Be Done

In its 2010 Resolution on repealing criminal defamation laws in Africa, ACHPR expressed concern about the deteriorating press freedom in parts of the continent. This was… Read more »

Southern Africa: 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… Read more »

Southern Africa: Malawi Stakeholders Sign Pledge On Safety of Journalists

Through the pledge, the journalists called on their peers to "create a more responsible and safe media environment that reflects our commitment to fairness and accuracy in our news… Read more »

Southern Africa: Malawi Journalists' Safety and Security Meeting Misa Regional Chairperson Opening Remarks

Ladies and gentlemen, as we have witnessed across Southern Africa, elections are often marred by violence and intimidation, with journalists frequently being targeted because of… Read more »

Southern Africa: MISA Congratulates Zambian Media, Government On Media Regulation

The MSCZ not only establishes a platform for the Zambian public to hold the media accountable but also presents an opportunity for the media to enhance their professionalism. Read more »

Southern Africa: Overview of the Impact of AI On Journalism Globally and in Zimbabwe

On May 2, 2025, I addressed the UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, Professor Margaret Satterthwaite, contributing to the UN report titled: Promises… Read more »

Southern Africa: Misa Regional Chairperson Jeremias Langa's Opening Remarks for the Regional World Press Freedom Day Commemorations -

This has a chilling effect on freedom of expression and the media. Such laws have been used in other jurisdictions to target political opponents, journalists, and activists. Read more »

Southern Africa: African Commission Calls for Guidelines to Adapt African Media Policy to Digital Era

The Commission's resolution highlights the pressing need to update African media policy for the digital age. Read more »

Mozambique: Retrial of Accused Cardoso Murderer Set for December

The tenth section of the Maputo City Court has finally set a date, December 1, 2005, for the retrial of Anibal dos Santos Junior ("Anibalzinho"), the man who led the… Read more »