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Digital Inclusion and Gender Equity in Zimbabwe: Opportunities and Gaps
Zimbabwe's digital transformation agenda is underpinned by a policy framework that recognises the importance of inclusion. The National ICT Policy (2022–2027) promotes equal opportunities for all persons, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities. This...
Legislative and Regulatory Reform in Zimbabwe’s Digital Sector: A rights-based perspective
Zimbabwe has embarked on a programme of legislative and policy reform to govern its digital ecosystem, anchored in the Cyber and Data Protection Act, the amended Broadcasting Services Act, and the recently launched National AI Strategy (2026–2030). The Zimbabwe...
Implications of Zimbabwe’s National AI Strategy on Freedom of Expression, Privacy, and Access to Information
Introduction A national strategy is a high-level, state-led planning instrument that sets out long-term priorities and coordinates action across sectors to achieve defined development goals. Unlike standalone policy statements, a strategy serves as an...
Call for Applications for 20 Media Outlets: Connected Media, Informed Citizens – Cooperation in Fighting Against Disinformation in Southern Africa
1. Why apply? Information ecosystems today are facing major challenges: the rapid spread of disinformation, growing distrust toward information sources, shifting audience habits, and increasing competition from digital and social media platforms. We are looking for...
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