Misa Malawi Archives

Deputy Minister Mchacha apologises for swearing at Journalist

Feb 11, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Deputy Minister of Transport and Public Works Charles Mchacha has apologised for swearing at a journalist who was investigating Mchacha’s purchase of public land in Blantyre. Mchacha apologized to the journalist Bobby Kabango today at… ...

Mchacha must apologise – MISA Malawi

Feb 11, 2020 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

MISA Malawi is demanding a public apology from Deputy Minister of Transport and Public Works Charles Mchacha for verbally attacking a journalist. In a statement released Monday, MISA Malawi Chairperson Teresa Ndanga said the organization… ...

MISA Malawi introduces adult literacy award

Feb 02, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

MISA Malawi together with Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) and DVV International has introduced the Adult Literacy and Education (ALE) Media Award. The new award which will be recognizing excellent journalism in the coverage of… ...

Malawi Police detain, release three journalists

Jan 08, 2020 Lonjezo Jamu 0 &

The Malawi Police on Wednesday detained three journalists at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe accusing them of acting in a disorderly manner. The three were charged with “Acts prohibited on aerodrome, behaving in disorderly manner”… ...

MISA Malawi resurrects Media Council of Malawi

Dec 27, 2019 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter will launch the Media Council of Malawi (MCM) on 28 December, 2019 in Lilongwe. The Media Council of Malawi which regulates the media will attain its revival… ...

MISA Malawi sues MACRA over ban on phone-in programs

Sep 11, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi chapter has launched a legal challenge against the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority - MACRA's decision to ban phone-in programs. MISA Malawi says it has decided to seek… ...

MISA condemns ban on live coverage

Aug 07, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

… Urges radio and TV stations to unite MISA Malawi says Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority’s (MACRA) ban on live broadcasts is ill-timed and an ambush on the broadcasters. The media body said this on Tuesday… ...