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.
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Legislative and Regulatory Reform in Zimbabwe’s Digital Sector: A rights-based perspective
Zimbabwe has embarked on a programme of legislative and policy reform to govern its digital ecosystem, anchored in the Cyber and Data Protection Act, the amended Broadcasting Services Act, and the recently launched National AI Strategy (2026–2030). The Zimbabwe...
Implications of Zimbabwe’s National AI Strategy on Freedom of Expression, Privacy, and Access to Information
Introduction A national strategy is a high-level, state-led planning instrument that sets out long-term priorities and coordinates action across sectors to achieve defined development goals. Unlike standalone policy statements, a strategy serves as an...
Call for Applications for 20 Media Outlets: Connected Media, Informed Citizens – Cooperation in Fighting Against Disinformation in Southern Africa
1. Why apply? Information ecosystems today are facing major challenges: the rapid spread of disinformation, growing distrust toward information sources, shifting audience habits, and increasing competition from digital and social media platforms. We are looking for...
Dialogue Fund: Innovation for Viability
DW Akademie is looking for innovative journalism teams who want to strengthen public interest journalism and make quality news sustainable in Southern Africa. We believe good journalism - telling the truth, providing reliable information, and facilitating meaningful...
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