Statements and communiques
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...
MISA partners chief justices in historic symposium
The Southern Africa Chief Justices’ Forum (SACJF) held a historic symposium in Nairobi, Kenya, where it managed to bring together 12 Chief Justices under one roof for the first time since the...
Internet access should be guaranteed all the time
Internet access should be guaranteed at all times and most importantly during election periods such as the by-elections slated for 26 March 2022 in Zimbabwe. NetBlocks, an internet usage watchdog,...
Dual accreditation inconvenient burdensome cost for media practitioners
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission recently invited applications from observers and the media for accreditation for the upcoming by-elections which should be submitted no later than 22 March 2022....