The Media Institute of Southern Africa is an umbrella organisation representing MISA national chapters in the SADC region. MISA defends and promotes media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information.
News
Veteran broadcaster Masuku will be sorely missed
When accepting the MISA Press Freedom Award in 2013, veteran Zimbabwean broadcaster John Masuku, in his otherwise unique and admirable humility, said: “When we do our work, we do not expect to receive any award. I am very excited and humbled to receive the MISA Press...
MISA Botswana Condemns Emerging Threats to Media Freedom
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Botswana Chapter commends the Government of Botswana for the positive steps taken following the 2024 General Election to foster a more open and media-friendly environment. In particular, MISA Botswana acknowledges the...
MISA Regional Director and IFEX Convenor joins the UN Artificial Intelligence network
Dr Tabani Moyo, the MISA Regional Director and IFEX Governing Council Convenor, has joined the United Nations network Promoting Responsible Innovation in Artificial Intelligence for Peace and Security. Joining the network is at the invitation of the United Nations...
Holiday Closure Notice
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Dossier
30 years later, media professionals and others weigh in on the state of Africa’s press. Read their thoughts and join the conversation at #WHK30