Southern African countries’ constitutions might declare lofty ideals but the reality for journalists is often danger and censorship

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…

The Media Institute of Southern Africa has criticised a court interdict banning three Lesotho journalists from practising their craft.

The Media Institute of Southern Africa has recognised M&G owner Trevor Ncube for his contribution to press freedom in Zimbabwe.

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 has been awarded this year’s "Golden Padlock" award for the Southern African country with the most secretive public institutions.

The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe has stoked fresh controversy over its shortlisting of government-controlled Zimbabwe Newspapers.

Colleen Lowe Morna and Sikhonzile Ndlovu examine how the media undermine the value of older women in our society.

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…