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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Landmark Resolution on Access to Information and the Right to a Healthy Environment
MISA Regional welcomes the adoption of Resolution ACHPR/Res.657(LXXXVI) 2026 on Access to Information and the Right to a Healthy Environment by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR). The ACHPR adopted the Resolution during its 86th Ordinary...
MISA engages Eswatini government on expression and media freedom
Pic: Left to right, Bongani Mkhaliphi, the Senior Information Officer; Nqaba Matshazi, Fundraising and Regional Campaigns Coordinator; Prince Mshishimba A.S. Dlamini, Principal Secretary; Dr Tabani Moyo, MISA Regional Director; Ms Bongiwe Duma-Dlamini, Legal...
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...
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