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MISA submissions to ACHPR Public Consultation on Freedom of Expression and Artificial Intelligence
AI systems must be designed inclusively, with input from various stakeholders, including marginalised groups, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented voices. The media industry should also develop its own AI Policy or Code of Ethics, incorporating key best practices and clearly labelling all content that has been generated, augmented, or significantly altered by AI.
Access to Information & Broadcasting Regulation Conference MISA Regional Chairperson Keynote Address
Ladies and gentlemen, the MISA Regional Office was established 34 years ago in pursuit of the Windhoek Declaration on Independent and Diverse Media, adopted in 1991. In 2021, the Windhoek Declaration was reviewed and transitioned into its successor declaration, which the United Nations adopted through the UNESCO General Assembly as the Windhoek +30 Declaration – Information as a Public Good.
Malawi Journalists’ Safety and Security Meeting MISA Regional Chairperson Opening Remarks
Ladies and gentlemen, as we have witnessed across Southern Africa, elections are often marred by violence and intimidation, with journalists frequently being targeted because of the role they play in society.
Closing Remarks, African Union (AU) Media Training on Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEA) reporting
It is my sincere hope and confidence that this engagement marks the beginning of a long and structured journey towards building an army that responds to the call for breaking dominant, yet biased narratives, and articulates our own views and realities concerning the MEA.
MISA congratulates Zambian media, government on media regulation
The MSCZ not only establishes a platform for the Zambian public to hold the media accountable but also presents an opportunity for the media to enhance their professionalism.
MISA Regional Annual Report – Now Available!
Journalists serve as a conveyor belt for information and are critical in providing verified and accurate data that enables the electorate to make informed decisions about their governance. Their role is invaluable.
MISA regional director appointed to African Union Working Group on AI
He expressed gratitude to MISA’s symbiotic relationships with the African Union Commission (AUC), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and UNESCO, particularly the Regional Office for Southern Africa (UNESCO-ROSA), and the organisation’s entire stakeholder chain.
African Commission study on AI and emerging technologies in Africa
This calls for the development of appropriate policies and regulations for AI governance that safeguard data privacy and ensure ethical use. There is a need for strategic prioritisation of the importance of AI for economic growth and development in national development agendas
The State of Press Freedom in Southern Africa 2025 – Now Available
However, there is a dark side to the adoption of AI that sector stakeholders should be wary of. In a region such as Southern Africa that is already beset with digital inequalities, it can be argued that AI will reinforce existing divisions.