PROMOTING FREE EXPRESSION IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Detained journalist Hopewell Chi’nono was on 14 January 2021 denied bail by Harare magistrate Lazini Ncube.
In denying him bail, the magistrate said the State’s fears that he is likely to commit other offences while on bail, were well-founded.
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.
Introduction The strategic importance of regional media monitoring in 2025 serves as the definitive barometer of democratic health across the Southern African Development Community (SADC). As the region navigates a volatile convergence of legislative reform and...
Solidarity as the shield for freedom of expression in Southern Africa 5 October 2026 Opening Remarks by Dr Tabani Moyo – MISA Regional Director at the Spaces of Solidarity Meeting Johannesburg, South Africa As we meet for the 2026 Spaces of Solidarity (SoS)...
Distinguished delegates, esteemed colleagues, media professionals, legal champions and our key technical partners from DW Akademie It is my distinct honour to welcome you all to this Spaces of Solidarity Regional Assembly. As we gather today under our mandate to...
Reflections by MISA Regional Director Dr Tabani Moyo at a panel presentation during the global conference commemorating the International Day for Universal Access to Information, 28 September 2026 The diversity of this group is intended to reflect the complexity of...
