More than 30 Harare-based journalists on 8 April 2019 petitioned the Zimbabwe Republic Police following the firing of teargas canisters by the police into the offices of online publication 263Chat in Harare on 4 April 2019.
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Police teargas local media house offices
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers this afternoon intentionally shot three teargas canisters into occupied offices belonging to 263Chat, a local media organisation based in Harare.
The EU Copyright Directive and Zimbabwean Content Creators
This statement explains the effect this Directive will have on the sharing of media and information on the Internet, and how this is likely to affect Zimbabwean entities and content creators.
Journalists petition ZANU PF to stop attacks on the media
On 20 March 2019, the Kwekwe Press Club lodged a letter to protest the continued harassment of journalists at the hands of ZANU-PF youths and supporters.
ZANU-PF youth assaults photojournalist
On 1 March 2019, photojournalist with the Midlands Observer, Mduduzi Masiya was physically assaulted by the ruling party ZANU PF youth after covering the monthly clean-up exercise in Kwekwe.
State of the Media report for 2018 available now!
MISA Zimbabwe is proud to publish its annual report examining media freedom, freedom of expression, digital rights and access to information for 2018.
MDC Alliance security harass ZBC Midlands Bureau Chief
MDC Alliance security details are reported to have harassed Tafara Chikumira, a journalist with the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Cooperation (ZBC) during a rally held in Gweru’s Mkoba stadium on Sunday 24 February 2019.
Digital rights lessons from Zimbabwe’s internet shutdown
In light of the events of the past few weeks, it is important to take a step back and define what digital rights are and how Zimbabweans can demand that these be honoured.
MISA Zimbabwe Annual Report 2018 now available
The MISA Zimbabwe Annual Report for 2018 is available for download in the MISA Zimbabwe Resource Centre under the MISA Publications category.
MP threatens journalists
Remigio Matangira, MP for Bindura South, on 11 February 2019 threatened and intimidated journalists covering a Parliamentary Portfolio Committee meeting in Harare.