Statements and communiques
MISA Regional Director re-elected into IFEX Governing Council
MISA Regional Director Dr Tabani Moyo was re-elected to the IFEX Governing Council at its elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on 29 June 2023. Dr Moyo was elected with 12 other...
World Press Freedom Day Commemorations – 30 years on!
MISA retrospect and the future of expression in the age of fragmentation! By Tabani Moyo This year marks significant milestones on two fronts as we commemorate the 30th anniversary of World Press...
MISA Regional World Press Freedom Day Statement
Media freedom and freedom of expression are increasingly facing challenges in Southern Africa as countries in the region enact laws that have an adverse effect on these rights. In the past decade,...
Welcome remarks to 10th Anniversary of the United Nations Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists Africa Commemorations
Regional Governing Council member, Father, Dr. Barnabas Simatende, OMI Welcome remarks to 10th Anniversary of the United Nations Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists Africa...
SPACES OF SOLIDARITY MEETING RESOLUTIONS
20 - 22 October 2022 Johannesburg South Africa We, the participants to the Spaces of Solidarity during a meeting held in Johannesburg, South Africa, between 20 – 22 October 2022, resolved...
Walking in the footprints of a giant – tribute to former RGC member Fernando Gonçalves on leadership transition
Regional Governing Council Chairperson, Golden Maunganidze 18 August 2022 Walking in the footprints of a giant – tribute to former RGC member Fernando Gonçalves on leadership transition. Maputo...
World Press Freedom Day 2022 Statement by Commissioner Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-Sonoo
WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY 2022 STATEMENT BY COMMISSIONER OURVEENA GEEREESHA TOPSY-SONOO SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION IN AFRICA 02 MAY 2022 Good morning Ladies...
MISA’s indelible footprints during World Press Freedom Day commemorations
By Tabani Moyo The 2022 World Press Freedom Day commemorations are and will remain a critical milestone in the lifespan of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) as they took place when the...
Journalism safety and security a priority ahead of 2023 national elections
As Zimbabwe commemorates this year’s 2022 World Press Freedom Day, MISA Zimbabwe takes note of the improving media operating environment as evidenced by the reduction in the number of media freedom...