July 15, 2013

The Case for Community Radio: MISA Chairman’s speech at network launch

The following speech was delivered by Alec Lushaba, Chairman of MISA-Swaziland’s National Governing Council, at the launch of the community radio network at the George Hotel in Manzini, July 11 2013. MISA-Swaziland, as a media freedom NGO, is honoured to be assisting with today’s launch of Swaziland’s Community Radio Network. The Network is an associationContinue reading “The Case for Community Radio: MISA Chairman’s speech at network launch”

Times of Swaziland gets behind campaign to promote reading

MISA-Swaziland Alert July 15 2013 Swaziland’s only independently-owned newspaper, Times of Swaziland, is supporting a campaign to promote reading in the country. In an editorial on July 15 2013 the Times wrote that “the most hopeful news of the year may be the fact that the Reading Association of Swaziland is on a mission to raise awareness about reading”. TheContinue reading “Times of Swaziland gets behind campaign to promote reading”

A new beginning in the campaign for community radio in Swaziland

The following speech was delivered by Ambrose Zwane, national coordinator of Swaziland’s community radio network, at the network’s launch at the George Hotel in Manzini, July 11 2013. Swaziland and Zimbabwe are the only countries that has not yet opened the airwaves for the community radio sector. In past 15 years Lubombo Community Radio hasContinue reading “A new beginning in the campaign for community radio in Swaziland”

MISA-Swaziland Chairman’s AGM report 2012

The following report was presented by MISA-Swaziland National Governing Council Chairman Alec Lushaba at the Annual General Meeting, held at the Swaziland Theatre Club on Saturday 13 July, 2013. INTRODUCTION Colleagues and friends it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our second Annual General Meeting here at the Mbabane Theatre Club. This year,Continue reading “MISA-Swaziland Chairman’s AGM report 2012”

MISA-Swaziland National Director’s AGM report 2012

The following report was presented by MISA-Swaziland National Director Vuyisile Hlatshwayo at the Annual General Meeting, held at the Swaziland Theatre Club on Saturday 13 July, 2013. Board of Trustees, NGC Chairperson, Members of the NGC, EBC Deputy Chairman, OSISA Programme Manager, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, INTRODUCTION I request you all to stand upContinue reading “MISA-Swaziland National Director’s AGM report 2012”