Media Institute Of Southern Africa
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Press freedom in Africa an illusion, despite constitutional promises
Southern African countries’ constitutions might declare lofty ideals but the reality for journalists is often danger and censorship
Botswana’s media is in crisis
COMMENT We live in a divided political environment and amid radical economic disparities. But there is one thing on which virtually everyone in Botswana agrees: most of the news…
Misa condemns ban on Lesotho journalists
The Media Institute of Southern Africa has criticised a court interdict banning three Lesotho journalists from practising their craft.
M&G’s Ncube honoured for press freedom contribution
The Media Institute of Southern Africa has recognised M&G owner Trevor Ncube for his contribution to press freedom in Zimbabwe.
World Press Freedom Day to focus on ‘new voices’
A key theme for this year’s World Press Freedom Day will be how to preserve and deepen the free speech gains symbolised by the Arab Spring.
Botswana: Southern Africa’s most secretive state
Botswana has been awarded this year’s "Golden Padlock" award for the Southern African country with the most secretive public institutions.
Zimpapering over cracks
The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe has stoked fresh controversy over its shortlisting of government-controlled Zimbabwe Newspapers.
When are you too old?
Colleen Lowe Morna and Sikhonzile Ndlovu examine how the media undermine the value of older women in our society.
Media bodies rap Zim over crackdown
Media bodies in Zimbabwe on Wednesday deplored a government crackdown on journalists and warned the safety of reporters was under threat in the aftermath of disputed elections.…
Zim journalist challenges ban by media commission
A well-known Zimbabwean journalist is challenging a year-long work ban imposed on him by the state media commission despite the recent relaxation of press laws, it was reported…
New SABC chairperson rolls up her sleeves
The new chairperson of the South African Broadcasting Corporation, Khanyisiwe Mkhonza, paid tribute to the outgoing board in a statement to the media on Sunday. Mkhonza, who is…
Presidency: Mbeki to respond over SABC board concerns
The Presidency has declined to confirm whether President Thabo Mbeki will hold back on appointing the new South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board as requested by…
Call for SABC board to be reconsidered
Several labour and civil-society organisations have asked President Thabo Mbeki to hold back on appointing the new South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board and return…
SABC slammed over Sanef withdrawal
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) had demonstrated nothing but arrogance in pulling out of the South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) over reports about…
Call for Manto to ‘cleanse’ her name
The onus is now on Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang to ”cleanse” her name and counter allegations levelled against her by the Sunday Times, the Media Institute of…