MDC Alliance security details are reported to have harassed Tafara Chikumira, a journalist with the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Cooperation (ZBC) during a rally held in Gweru’s Mkoba stadium on Sunday 24 February 2019.
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Digital rights lessons from Zimbabwe’s internet shutdown
In light of the events of the past few weeks, it is important to take a step back and define what digital rights are and how Zimbabweans can demand that these be honoured.
MISA Zimbabwe Annual Report 2018 now available
The MISA Zimbabwe Annual Report for 2018 is available for download in the MISA Zimbabwe Resource Centre under the MISA Publications category.
MP threatens journalists
Remigio Matangira, MP for Bindura South, on 11 February 2019 threatened and intimidated journalists covering a Parliamentary Portfolio Committee meeting in Harare.
Masvingo councillor threatens TellZim staff
Sengerayi Manyanga, ZANU-PF Councillor for Masvingo urban’s Ward 10 on the morning of 1 February 2019 verbally assaulted and threatened TellZim staff.
High Court sets aside internet shutdown directives
High Court judge Justice Owen Tagu on 21 January 2019 ruled that the Minister of State in the President’s Office Responsible for National Security does not have the authority to issue any directives in terms of the Interception of Communications Act.
Internet shutdown court challenge set down for hearing
MISA Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights’ urgent court application date, challenging the use of the Interception of Communications Act to wholly suspend communications has been set.
Blowing hot and cold: media law and policy reforms process in 2018
In recent years, the executive, legislative and judicial branches of Zimbabwe’s government, have all repeatedly acknowledged the need for legislative and policy reforms in the media sector.
Journalists caught up in demonstrations
Five journalists were caught up in demonstrations that rocked Harare and Bulawayo on Monday 14 January 2019.
Thinking Beyond: December 2018 Edition now available
The edition on Leadership: Key to unlocking Zimbabwe’s potential beyond 2018 elections is now available.