3 May 2024
THE Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) today launches the fourth State of Press Freedom in Southern Africa report in Gaborone, Botswana, to mark the World Press Freedom Day.
The State of Press Freedom in Southern Africa report was first published in 2001. The report documents a number of issues, such as the legal environment affecting access to information and media freedom in southern Africa.
“This report has become foundational for our advocacy work on freedom of expression and access to information,” MISA regional director Tabani Moyo said.
“It is also an important reference tool for academics, journalists and government officials on the operating environment of the media and how to create an enabling environment for freedom of expression.”
The report is based on indicators provided under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals on ensuring public access to information and the protection of fundamental freedoms.
The report noted a sharp decline in attacks on the media in Zimbabwe, particularly ahead of last year’s election.
MISA Zimbabwe and other media support organisations initiated the Police Media Action Plan, a nationwide initiative in which journalists and government engage on various issues in a proactive effort to reduce attacks against the media, particularly by the security services.
Source: https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200026383/misa-launches-press-freedom-report
