ZIMBABWE / PROMOTING FREE EXPRESSION IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
MISA Zimbabwe joins the world in commemorating Right To Know Day and urges the Zimbabwean government to fulfil its constitutional and regional obligations to foster the enjoyment of citizens’ right to access to information.
Citizens have the right to freely express themselves online and offline while the media has the right to truthfully report and inform the nation on events as they unfold without fear.
Media reform can't be ignored. Without independent media, it is impossible to ensure the forthcoming elections are free and fair.
Journalists Mlondolozi Ndlovu and Malvern Mkudu and Media Centre Director Earnest Mudzengi refused to testify as state witnesses.
Dr Dish, which is partnered with Econet Media, has filed an urgent chamber application seeking permission to broadcast its Kwese TV.
The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe has appealed the court ruling that it acted outside the scope of its powers by cancelling Dr Dish's licence.
The on-going licensing developments of Econet Media’s satellite network, Kwese TV highlights yet again that reforms of the country’s current broadcasting framework are long overdue.
Bulawayo journalist Pamenus Tuso was summoned by police in connection with the case of arrested Zimbabwe Economic Freedom Fighters opposition leader, Innocent Ndibali.
Recent remarks by the Minister of Media, Information and Broadcasting Services, Christopher Mushowe, about the impartiality of the state-controlled ZBC are deceptive.
MISA Zimbabwe commends plans by the Zimbabwe Republic Police’s Victim Friendly Unit to strengthen child protection online.