Zimbabwe police and representatives of media organisations have agreed on a raft of actions to secure a safe and conducive working environment for journalists.
Media freedom
Government should investigate crimes against journalists
As the world commemorates International Day to end Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, MISA Zimbabwe urges the Zimbabwean government to investigate cases involving the assault of journalists conducting their lawful professional duties. The investigations will...
Broadcasting authority contests Kwese High Court ruling
For a third time, the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe has approached the High Court to try to bar Kwese TV from broadcasting in Zimbabwe.
Media should worry about interference and lack of independence
Media reform can’t be ignored. Without independent media, it is impossible to ensure the forthcoming elections are free and fair.
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.
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.
World Press Freedom Day 2017: Digital rights remain on the agenda
MISA Zimbabwe commemorated the 2017 World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) on 2 May 2017 at the Holiday Inn, in Harare. The breakfast meeting, which was attended by 80 stakeholders, reinforced the need to ensure that digital rights are promoted and sufficiently protected in line with the constitution.
World Press Freedom Day Statement: Cybercrime laws should not subvert digital rights
MISA Zimbabwe urges the government to ensure the proposed cyber crime laws do not erode constitutional rights to free expression online and offline.
Transform the ZBC into an independent public broadcaster
We the undersigned, are concerned citizens who are urging our leaders and the relevant authorities to act now to transform the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) into a truly independent and representative public service broadcaster as prescribed by the African Charter on Broadcasting.