Media reform can’t be ignored. Without independent media, it is impossible to ensure the forthcoming elections are free and fair.
Year: 2017
Journalists refuse to testify in treason case
Journalists Mlondolozi Ndlovu and Malvern Mkudu and Media Centre Director Earnest Mudzengi refused to testify as state witnesses.
Kwese TV pursues right to operate
Dr Dish, which is partnered with Econet Media, has filed an urgent chamber application seeking permission to broadcast its Kwese TV.
Dr Dish licence saga continues
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.
Kwese TV issue symptom of faulty licensing regime
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.
Police summon journalist over arrested ZEFF leader
Bulawayo journalist Pamenus Tuso was summoned by police in connection with the case of arrested Zimbabwe Economic Freedom Fighters opposition leader, Innocent Ndibali.
Minister’s height of dishonesty
Recent remarks by the Minister of Media, Information and Broadcasting Services, Christopher Mushowe, about the impartiality of the state-controlled ZBC are deceptive.
Partnerships are key to democratic internet governance
MISA Zimbabwe commends plans by the Zimbabwe Republic Police’s Victim Friendly Unit to strengthen child protection online.
Journalists march against police brutality
Zimbabwean Journalists are concerned about ongoing cases of police harassment and assault of journalists on duty.
NewsDay journalist assaulted while on duty
NewsDay journalists Obey Manayiti and Shepherd Tozvireva, and their driver Raphael Phiri, were arrested and assaulted by police officers as they photographed skirmishes between police and members of the public in Harare.