PROMOTING FREE EXPRESSION IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Harare magistrate Lazini Ncube on 13 January 2021 reserved ruling on bail to tomorrow after hearing bail submissions by both the defence and the prosecution in the matter of detained journalist Hopewell Chin’ono.
Chin’ono is facing charges of publishing or communicating falsehoods prejudicial to the state. It is alleged Chin’ono posted a tweet that falsely reported the death of a child after a physical assault by the police.
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.
MISA Regional welcomes the adoption of Resolution ACHPR/Res.657(LXXXVI) 2026 on Access to Information and the Right to a Healthy Environment by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR). The ACHPR adopted the Resolution during its 86th Ordinary...
Pic: Left to right, Bongani Mkhaliphi, the Senior Information Officer; Nqaba Matshazi, Fundraising and Regional Campaigns Coordinator; Prince Mshishimba A.S. Dlamini, Principal Secretary; Dr Tabani Moyo, MISA Regional Director; Ms Bongiwe Duma-Dlamini, Legal...
Dr Tabani Moyo, the MISA Regional Director and IFEX Governing Council Convenor, has joined the United Nations network Promoting Responsible Innovation in Artificial Intelligence for Peace and Security. Joining the network is at the invitation of the United Nations...
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