MISA-Swaziland | e-Forum March 12 2014 Swaziland, a country of 1.2 million people in sub-Saharan Africa, unveiled a new airport last week. However news agency AFP said the $280-million airport is “years away from being operational and has been dubbed a ‘white elephant’ by critics”. During construction, which began 11 years ago, the airport was known as SikhupheContinue reading “Swaziland’s new airport – another side of the story (in pictures)”
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Thoughts on media freedom under Swaziland’s ‘monarchical democracy’
The following IFEX (International Freedom of Expression Exchange) article by Caro Rolando was posted online at http://www.ifex.org on October 2 2013. Rolando is IFEX Editor for Africa, Europe and Central Asia. Swaziland is a country that many people know little about. The small, landlocked nation is too-often reduced by international media to being home toContinue reading “Thoughts on media freedom under Swaziland’s ‘monarchical democracy’”
‘We are now on the verge of becoming political pariahs on our own continent’ — Times of Swaziland echoes election concerns
MISA-Swaziland | Alert September 26 2013 Swaziland’s only independently-owned newspaper has echoed the concerns of election observers, suggesting that the country is “far behind the curve when it comes to our political structure”. In its editorial on September 24, four days after the national election, the Times of Swaziland said the Southern African Development Community (SADC)Continue reading “‘We are now on the verge of becoming political pariahs on our own continent’ — Times of Swaziland echoes election concerns”
What makes good journalism?
MISA-Swaziland | Review September 26 2013 In June 1997 twenty-five journalists met at Harvard University in the United States. At the table were leading reporters and editors, influential radio and television people, and respected academics and authors. They felt something was wrong with the media. “They barely recognized what they considered journalism in much ofContinue reading “What makes good journalism?”
‘Watchdog’ case fails to take off again in Zambia
Zambia Alert-Update Wednesday, 21 August 2013 Freelance journalist, Wilson Pondamali, who is suspected of having links to popular news website Zambian Watchdog, appeared in the Kabwe Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 21 August 2013, but the case failed to take off because no instructions were received from the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for the matter to proceed.Continue reading “‘Watchdog’ case fails to take off again in Zambia”
State wants magistrate changed in photojournalist’s assault case
Malawi Alert-Update Thursday, 8 August 2013 State prosecutor, Cecelia Zangazanga, has applied for a change of magistrate in a case in which the National Assembly chief security officer, Youngson Chilinda, is accused of assaulting photojournalist Thoko Chikondi. Speaking to the Malawi Chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA-Malawi) earlier this week, Zangazanga confirmedContinue reading “State wants magistrate changed in photojournalist’s assault case”
MISA condemns attacks on journalists, calls for more media freedom
Media Institute of Southern Africa, Regional Office, Namibia Statement, 23 May 2013 Having gathered in Lusaka, Zambia on Saturday, 27 July 2013, for its annual general meeting, the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) makes the following statement. We wish to express grave concern over the escalation in cases of media freedom and freedom ofContinue reading “MISA condemns attacks on journalists, calls for more media freedom”
Journalists’ safety, access to information a pre-requisite in ensuring credible elections in Zimbabwe
Media Institute of Southern Africa, Regional Office, Namibia Statement, 23 May 2013 The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) is greatly encouraged by the explicit provisions in Zimbabwe’s new Constitution, which for the first time in the country’s history, guarantee media freedom and citizens’ right to access information. We believe that these constitutional provisions offerContinue reading “Journalists’ safety, access to information a pre-requisite in ensuring credible elections in Zimbabwe”
After spending one week in jail, journalist facing two more charges
Zambia Alert-Update Tuesday, 23 July 2013 Arrested freelance journalist, Wilson Pondamali, will have to answer to two more charges after police in Zambia charged him with attempting to escape from police custody and malicious damage to government property. Pondamali is currently held at Kabwe Central Police Station on charges of being in unlawful possession ofContinue reading “After spending one week in jail, journalist facing two more charges”
Internet security and online businesses discussed in Swaziland
MISA-Swaziland Alert July 18 2013 Swaziland’s ministry of information, communication and technology is discussing internet security and regulation at a workshop in Ezulweni on 18 and 19 July. On July 18 presentations are being made on ‘internet topology and economics’, ‘internet governance, regulation and security’, and ‘regulatory best practices for economic growth’, amongst other topics.Continue reading “Internet security and online businesses discussed in Swaziland”
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