MISA MALAWI STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF MEDIA FREEDOM AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN MALAWI
SEPTEMBER 3, 2010
The Malawi Chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) has noted with disappointment that there is lack of respect for media freedom and freedom of expression in the country. The media in Malawi continue to be threatened by government authorities and other sectors of society, including some members of the public.
MISA Malawi update parliament committee on Access to Information Bill
The Malawi Chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA-Malawi) on Wednesday, 11 August 2010 appeared before the Media and Communications Committee of parliament to update the committee on the campaign on enactment of the Access to Information (ATI) Bill.
MACRA, media committee bang heads over review of Communications Act
21 July 2010
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) on 19 July 2010 has brought together media managers and parliamentary committee on Media and Communications to review the country’s Communications Act. MISA Malawi statement on government’s directive to stop private radios from covering VVIP functions live
The Malawi Chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) is appealing to the Ministry of Information and Civic Education to review its decision that prevents private radio and television stations from covering Very Very Important Persons (VVIP) functions live. Up to 36 companies and institutions apply for broadcasting licenses
Thirty six companies and institutions have applied for radio and television broadcasting licenses following a call for applications by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) in February this year.
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