The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi has accused the state of fuelling a culture of impunity that leaves journalists exposed to violence, intimidation and threats. In a statement issued on Monday, November 2, 2026, to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, MISA Malawi Chairperson Felix Washon said attacks […]
Press freedom and civic groups have demanded arrests over violence that marred the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Blantyre Synod’s 150th anniversary celebrations on Sunday. The Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi Chapter and the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) have called on authorities to arrest those involved. Misa wants the arrest of those […]
Director of Communications at the State House, Sean Kampondeni, has taken a swipe at police officers who been harassing journalists over petty issues, saying their actions run counter to the government’s policy of ensuring a free media. Kampondeni made the remarks in his contribution during the World Press Freedom Day panel discussion, which took place […]
*Its role is to bring local media professionals together to find common solutions. In celebrating World Press Freedom Day today, May 3, Malawi Media Freedom Committee has been accepted as a chapter for World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) — a regional and global network of media professionals which is committed to standing for quality […]
Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi Chapter is urging journalists in the country to always carry with them valid identify cards following the introduction of 9pm-5am curfew under the recently gazetted Covid-19 containment rules. Misa Malawi chairperson Teresa Ndanga says journalists should ensure that they possess and always carry with them a valid Media Council of Malawi […]
Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi Chapter has observed that while Tonse Alliance led government is attempting to correct irregular appointments and recruitment of public officers, it will also be critical that the same measure is applied across the board as some officers are being appointed in the very manner others removed were recruited – which […]
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has been recognized as the Most Open Public Institution in Malawi and has been awarded the Golden Key Award by the Media Institute of Southern (MISA) Malawi Chapter. The award was given by the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi as part of the commemoration of the Right to […]
Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi Chapter chairperson Teresa Ndanga has challenged traditional leaders in Mulanje to beware of fake news in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic and ahead of the fresh presidential election. She said this on Thursday when Misa Malawi engaged some traditional leaders in the district on the dangers of misinformation […]
Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi Chapter has expressed concern that a couple of journalists were subjected to political violence as the country prepares for the fresh presidential polls. The media watchdog is urging political parties to guarantee the safety of journalists when covering political campaign rallies and reminded media houses of the need to […]
The High Court in Lilongwe sitting as a Constitutional Court has ruled against the ban of phone-in radio programmes which Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) imposed. Reading the ruling, High Court Judge Chifundo Kachale, who was presiding over the case alongside judges Annabel Mtalimanja and Charles Mkandawire, said Macra flouted procedures when it issued the […]
Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi Chapterhas condemned public broadcaster MBCtv for using swearwords against the country’s vice president Saulos Chilima on Monday evening news bulletin. Misa Malawi chapter chairperson Teresa Ndanga said in a statement that the use of swearwords by public broadcaster MBC TV is immoral and an attack on professional journalism. […]
Journalists in Malawi are celebrating muted World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) amid coronavirus attack fears but media watchdog Misa-Malawi has strongly condemned the rising cases of scribes abuse in the country. This year’s WPFD is being celebrated under the theme ‘Journalism without fear or favour’. Misa Malawi says in a statement that the 2020 WPFD […]
Media Institute for Southern Africa (Misa)-Malawi Chapter has cancelled this year’s World Press Freedom Day celebrations as well as elections for its executive committee which were scheduled in May due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. On the World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) celebrations, Misa Malawi chairperson Teresa Ndanga says the National Government Council (NGC) […]
Malawi Police on Monday assaulted four journalists who had gone to cover rights activist Timothy Mtambo’s self hand in to police in Lilongwe. This was amidst the violence that erupted at Lilongwe police station following the running battles between the law enforcers and protesters who had escorted Mtambo to the station. The four; Julius Caleone […]
Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi chapter has condemned attacks on journalists covering proceedings at the National Assembly by some governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislators. The media watchdog said in a statement on Wednesday that it is unfortunate that some Members of Parliament (MPS) are victimising journalists in the building where the country’s […]
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa), Malawi chapter, has announced it will from this year be awarding excellent journalism in adult literacy education, thanks to a partnership with VHS International. In a joint presser in the capital Lilongwe, VHS director for Southern Africa, David Harrington, said his organisation decided to sponsor the award after […]
Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi Chapter has condemned in the strongest manner possible the assault of Tuntufye Radio journalist Patricia Kayuni by protesters in Chitipa district earlier Friday. Kayuni was assaulted for allegedly taking pictures of demonstrations. Police say the protesters beat her up and tried to undress her befire the police rescued […]
Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi Chapter has revived operations of the Media Council of Malawi. Media Council of Malawi, which oversees ethics of professional journalists as well as disciplinary issues, closed shop some years back owing to financial problems. Journalist Moses Kaufa has since been appointed the council executive director during a meeting […]