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Eswatini: Maseko’s murder deserves thorough, independent investigations
The callous murder of prominent Eswatini human rights defender Thulani Maseko has cast a dark pall on the country’s democratic prospects and is a scar on the conscience of the Kingdom’s leadership. Maseko was reportedly shot and killed at his home in Mbabane on 21...
Zimbabwe should #KeepItOn#
By Nompilo Simanje Internet shutdowns have become a common trend in Africa, especially during elections, protests or other conflicts. In Southern Africa, many countries have a history of internet shutdowns including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Democratic...
MISA Zimbabwe position on barring of NewsDay from covering national events
The continuous barring of journalists from the privately owned NewsDay from covering important national events is now a cause for great concern necessitating an urgent meeting of the minds for an amicable resolution of the matter at hand. In an editorial in its...
Governments should come up with punitive measures for crimes against journalists
Journalists and media representative organisations drawn from across the African continent, including regional and international media support organisations, converged in Zimbabwe’s resort town of Victoria Falls on 11 and 12 November 2022 for the belated...
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