This year’s International Day for Universal Access to Information marked annually on 28 September comes at a time when Zimbabwe’s public institutions are still far from fulfilling their roles as holders of information that should be released upon request and in the public interest.
Access to information
AIPPA misnomer to access to information
There is the need for more advocacy journalism if I can put it that way, that keeps pushing the boundaries in the hope of enhancing freedom of expression and of the media.
MISA Zimbabwe’s new-look website promotes the right to information and free speech
MISA Zimbabwe has launched its revamped website, making it easier to keep up with freedom of expression and access to information developments in Zimbabwe and across southern Africa.
‘Enact a Freedom of Info law to enable citizens to access information’ – MISA Zimbabwe
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.
AIPPA information and privacy act is a misnomer
The Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act takes away more than it is supposed to give in the exercise of the right to information.
Charamba wrong on information and privacy bill!
Remarks attributed to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, George Charamba, on the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act are misleading.
Mutare social audit launched
A social audit undertaken by the United Mutare Residents and Ratepayers Trust (UMRRT) launched recently in the eastern border town of Mutare blames 'serious malpractices and corruption' as the reason for deteriorating service delivery in the city. UMRRT partnered...
MISA launches African Media Barometer and 2016 Transparency Assessment Report
MISA -Zimbabwe on 18 November 2016 simultaneously launched the African Media Barometer (Zimbabwe 2015) and its 2016 Transparency Assessment Report at Dema shopping center in Seke during a ceremony attended by 82 people. Findings for the African Media Barometer were...
Media partners statement on International Day for Universal Access to Information
MISA-Zimbabwe and its media partners join the rest of the world in the inaugural commemoration of the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) on 28 September. The day was set aside by UNESCO to commemorate and promote the right to seek and...
ACHPR offers technical support for info access, journos protection
by Xolisani Ncube African Commission on Human and People’s Rights chairperson, Pansy Tlakula has offered technical support to MPs, as they craft laws to facilitate access of information and protection of journalists in line with provision of the new Constitution....