This document is based on country reports for Angola, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Media freedom
State of the Media 2021 report now available!
The 2021 state of the media report looks at the media landscape and operating environment with regards to freedom of expression, access to information, digital rights, media sustainability and media freedom in Zimbabwe.
Freedom in the World 2022 Report: A glimpse on trends in Southern Africa
A glimpse on trends in Southern Africa from the Freedom in the World 2022 Report
Journalist arrested while covering demonstration
Journalist arrested while covering a demonstration in Harare.
Media Reforms Stakeholders Indaba Resolutions
Resolutions made at the Stakeholders Indaba on Media Law and Policy Reforms on 30 October 2021.
Journalists reaffirm co-regulation of the media as way forward
“Self-regulation of the media was at the “core” of securing a conducive operating environment and improving professionalism in the media sector”.
Independent Complaints Mechanism necessary to halt harassment against the media
The Independent Complaints Commission bill public meetings will be held in Harare and Victoria Falls on June 7, Chinhoyi and Bulawayo on June 8, Bindura and Gwanda on June 9, Marondera and Masvingo, June 10 and finally, Gweru and Mutare on 12 June.
Journalist Moyo denied bail
Journalist Jeffery Moyo and ZMC employee Thabang Manhika denied bail on charges of contravening Immigration Act.
Canadian ambassador laments continued attacks on journalists
Canadian Ambassador to Zimbabwe remarks on the state of media freedom and journalists’ safety and security in the country.
Windhoek Declaration MISA’s guiding star 30 years on
MISA Zimbabwe 2021 World Press Freedom Day Statement: Windhoek Declaration MISA’s guiding star 30 years on