PROMOTING FREE EXPRESSION IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
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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.
HE President Hakainde Hichilema President of the Republic of Zambia State House Lusaka 05 December 2025 Dear Sir Re: Concern over the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Bill, 2025 Your Excellency, the undersigned organisations extend their greetings...
On 18 November 2025, the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) launched its five-year communications and visibility strategy in Gaborone, Botswana, based on four strategic objectives. The strategic objectives are: improved media development - strengthen media...
DW Akademie's Dialogue Fund is inviting journalists and newsrooms from Southern Africa to apply for an innovative fellowship programme focused on developing AI solutions for public service journalism that combine innovation and integrity. What is the fellowship...
Last week, the Supreme Court of Zimbabwe issued a landmark ruling declaring invalid legal submissions prepared with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) that included fictitious case citations. The ruling arose from the Pulserate Investments (Pvt) Ltd v Andrew...
