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Media as a strategic partner in achieving SADC strategic objectives
“You need a competitive approach to this process. As for RISDP to succeed in achieving its strategic objectives, it must have at its core the media and communication development strategy, structured similarly to how the African Union incorporates media and communication development as part of achieving Agenda 2063.
Shadow Report of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Information, Media and Broadcasting Services public hearings on the Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill H.B 9, 2024
Media freedom advocacy group, the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA Zimbabwe) and its partners in a network of journalistic professional associations and media support organisations, the Media Alliance of Zimbabwe (MAZ) participated in all seven (7) public hearings conducted throughout the country to shadow this public process and compile this report to enhance further policy discussions and parliamentary debates on the law.
MISA ZIMBABWE & MAZ Statement on passage of the Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill in the National Assembly
MISA Zimbabwe and MAZ are particularly disappointed by how the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Honourable Jenfan Muswere, who is sponsoring the Bill in Parliament, seemingly disregarded the input of the people as obtained in the report of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Information, Media and Broadcasting Services.
Collaborative efforts across disciplines and sectors key to AI development and deployment
Dr Moyo said MISA supports the African Union’s (AU) approach in negotiating the development and deployment of Afrocentric AI, which reflects African identities, acknowledging the necessity for scale and influence when dealing with platforms and countries that are ahead of the curve.
Call for Applications- Journalists
Application deadline: 23:59 EAT, Tuesday, 28th January 2025
Call for Applications- Civil Society Organisations
Application deadline: 23:59 EAT, Tuesday, 28th January 2025
New Botswana Data Protection Act progressive step to a more secure digital environment
The Act replaces the repealed Data Protection Act 32 of 2018, which officially came into force in 2021, but had to be updated after facing criticism for inadequately addressing emerging data protection challenges,
The future of expression in the age of intersectionality
MISA conveys its condolences to the families and people of Mozambique following the loss of lives in the post-election conflict engulfing the country to date. As a country, Mozambique and its people sacrificed their national and personal prosperity by hosting several liberation movements until the entire southern African region was free.
Xmas Break Notification
MISA Zimbabwe’s Trustees, National Governing Council and the Secretariat, wish you and your families a restful and joyous Christmas holiday and a prosperous new year.