A glimpse on trends in Southern Africa from the Freedom in the World 2022 Report
Media freedom
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
Southern Africa Press Freedom Report now available!
MISA has launched a regional report on the state of press freedom in Southern Africa, which looks at media violations, the state of gender media and digital rights in the region among other topics.
Tanzania to re-open shuttered media houses
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered the re-opening of media houses that were shut during the term of her predecessor, the late John Magufuli.