PROMOTING FREE EXPRESSION IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
2 September 2016
Freelance photojournalist James Jemwa was on 2 September 2016 granted $50 bail on charges of public violence by Harare magistrate Tendai Mahwe.
Jemwa who had been in custody at Chikurubi Maximum Prison for almost a week, was arrested on 26 August 2016 together with more than 60 protestors following demonstrations in Harare’s central business district.
Of the arrested protestors, 10 were also granted $50 bail each.
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) was founded in 1992. Its work focuses on promoting, and advocating for, the unhindered enjoyment of freedom of expression, access to information and a free, independent, diverse and pluralistic media.
This survey is part of MISA's regional programme to identify the most pressing issues for free media, free speech, and free expression in the digital sphere. It will take approximately seven (7) minutes to fill out the form. This is a follow-up to our annual surveys...
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ACCESS TO INFORMATION & BROADCASTING REGULATION CONFERENCE 11 July 2025 KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY MISA REGIONAL CHAIRPERSON, MR JEREMIAS LANGA Lilongwe, Malawi Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great pleasure that I join you here in the heart of Africa, Malawi, for this...
OPENING REMARKS MISA Regional Chairperson 10 July 2025 Lilongwe MALAWI JOURNALISTS’ SAFETY AND SECURITY MEETING The Government of Malawi Officials Members of Parliament The Secretary General, Malawi National Commission for UNESCO The Police Service of Malawi...
