Misa Malawi Archives

MISA Malawi enhances investigative journalism skills in northern region

Oct 09, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

MISA Malawi has launched a two-day workshop in Mzuzu aimed at bolstering investigative journalism skills among community radio broadcasters in Malawi's Northern Region. The training, attended by 30 journalists from various community radio stations, is… ...

Old Mutual donates towards MISA, IIM dinners

Apr 19, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Financial services provider, Old Mutual (Malawi) Limited, has donated funds towards the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter and Insurance Institute of Malawi (IIM) dinners next month. The company donated K2 million to MISA… ...

MISA Malawi demands prosecution of MCP supporters who assaulted journalist

May 18, 2023 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA-Malawi) has demanded an immediate arrest and prosecution of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) supporters who assaulted Times Group photojournalist at a public event. On Wednesday some people dressed in… ...

Malawi Police detain Journalist Dorica Mtenje over story

Feb 09, 2023 Chisomo Phiri 0 &

Police in Lilongwe are keeping in custody a reporter for an online publication Maravi Post Dorica Mtenje following a complaint from director general of the National Intelligence Service Director. MISA Malawi Chairperson Teresa Ndanga has… ...

MANEPO, MISA Malawi sign three year MOU on elderly rights

Oct 12, 2022 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Malawi Network of Older Persons Organisation (MANEPO) has signed a three year memorandum of understanding with MISA Malawi for journalists to write and publish stories that should raise awareness on issues of older persons. MANEPO… ...

Chakwera commits to defend press freedom

May 03, 2022 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera this morning hosted journalists at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day. The President together with the First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera had a breakfast treat… ...

Organizations concerned over crackdown on freedom of expression under Chakwera

May 03, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

Several human rights organisations have expressed concern over rising police surveillance and interception of private conversations by the police under the Lazarus Chakwera administration, saying the crackdown smacks of emerging authoritarianism and institutionalism of state… ...