Tanzania: Govt bans two newspapers

The government of Tanzania has banned two widely-read newspapers, Mwananchi and Mtanzania, for allegedly publishing seditious articles. The ban came into effect on Friday, 27 September 2013....

Zambian govt threatens to revoke radio licenses

The government of Zambia will not tolerate radio stations that are irresponsible in their reporting, especially those that promote anarchy or advance hate speech, Information and Broadcasting Services...

Zimbabwe, it's complicated

This month marks two key milestones in Zimbabwe, a country that for over one and a half decades has attracted significant attention to itself because of an ailing economy, limitations on civil liberti...

Arrested journalist released

NewsDay journalist, Obey Manayiti, charged with criminal insult was on Wednesday, 20  February 2013 released from custody in the eastern border town of Mutare after the State decided not to proce...

Swaziland Alert: TV authority Chairperson fired, no reason given

Reports from Mbabane say Dr. Maxwell Mthembu, Chairperson of the Swaziland Television Authority (STVA) has been fired. It appears no reason for the dismissal has been given.Mthembu, a Jour...

Swaziland Alert: Magistrate supports journalistsÂ’ right to information

A magistrate in Swaziland has come to the defence of journalists after they were denied access to court documents.In a Times of Swaziland news article published on Thursday, 7 February 201...

Zambia Alert: Local authorities accused of threatening community media

Several District Commissioners (DCs) in Zambia have been accused of threatening community media, especially radio stations, within their jurisdiction. Threats of licence withdrawals and physical a...