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Safeguarding democracy; MISA Malawi promotes truth, accountability

Jan 13, 2025 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter has reaffirmed its commitment to combating misinformation in the country through the I Verify Malawi project. This initiative seeks to promote the dissemination of accurate information… ...

Access to Information in Spotlight as MISA Malawi Pushes for Change

Sep 29, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

As the world marked International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) on 28 September 2024, MISA Malawi has compelled the government to strengthen access to information in Malawi's public institutions. According to a statement… ...

MISA Malawi worried with crackdown on Media

Aug 30, 2024 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

The Media Institute for Southern Africa—Malawi Chapter has expressed concerns over the continued torture, harassment and threatening of Journalists in the country in the course of their work. The development comes amidst revelations that Times… ...

MISA Malawi notes that the Cybersecurity Act is criminalizing media freedom

May 25, 2024 Vincent Gunde 0 &

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA Malawi) says while it does not condone insulting others or any cybercrime-related behaviours, the Electronic Transactions and Cybersecurity Act of 2016 is a law that is being used… ...

I haven’t instructed anyone to arrest journalists- Chakwera

May 02, 2024 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Malawi President, Lazarus Chakwera, says ever since he assumed power, he has never issued any order to the Malawi Police to arrest or detain any journalist when executing his/her duties, saying such orders are a… ...

Old mutual renews its partnership with Misa Malawi

Aug 22, 2023 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Old Mutual on Monday renewed its partnership with Malawi Institute for Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi Chapter at Mtolankhani house in Lilongwe. The insurance company started its partnership with Misa Malawi in 2020 where it has… ...

Airtel sends MISA award winners to South Africa

Jul 15, 2018 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Airtel Malawi has sent two journalists who won business awards at the MISA Malawi media 2018 awards on a trip to South Africa. The awardees are George Lumwira from MIJ FM and Ntchindi Meki from… ...