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South Africa, Namibia lead as Tanzania, Zimbabwe slip in press freedom rankings

The World Press Freedom Index highlights the rise in coordinated online harassment, particularly against female journalists.

MISA launches sixth edition of the Southern Africa Press Freedom Report

The report exposes a pervasive crisis of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV).

Viable free media key to promoting peace and socio-economic prosperity

Laws that curtail freedom of expression and media freedom should be repealed without delay.

MISA urges parliament to ensure security of journalists

“It is our humble submission that a public statement or announcement by Parliament to that effect will go a long way in ensuring the safety and security of journalists covering the public hearings in line with their constitutional mandate,” he said.

Landmark Resolution on Access to Information and the Right to a Healthy Environment

The Resolution further urges States to investigate and address attacks against journalists documenting environmental and climate degradation, and explicitly recognises the threats they encounter while carrying out their work.

MISA engages Eswatini government on expression and media freedom

The Principal Secretary reaffirmed the strategic necessity of cooperation between MISA, the Ministry and the media industry to strengthen self-regulation and benchmarks for a competitive and viable media industry.