MISA Zimbabwe welcomes reports that the government has approved the merging of the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) and the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ).
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MISA launches JournoSOS application
MISA Zimbabwe on 13 April 2018 launched its JournoSOS App, a mobile application aimed at enhancing the media freedom lobby organisation’s work in promoting the safety of journalists and media practitioners.
ZiFM interview with George Charamba on 9 April 2018: MISA responds
MISA Zimbabwe’s response to the ZiFM interview with The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, George Charamba on 9 April, 2018.
Trudging down the wrong path: A policy brief on the Cyber crime Bill
The purpose of this brief is to advocate for an approach to cyber crime and cyber security in Zimbabwe that protects individuals, devices and networks, and, guards against arbitrary infringement of human rights in the name of national security.
Journalists walkout in solidarity
Journalists covering a Zanu PF meeting in the eastern border town of Mutare on 24 March 2018 walked out in solidarity after the party’s Manicaland provincial chairperson Mike Madiro barred reporters from the private media from covering the event.
MDC-T councillors verbally abuse TellZim News journalists
Journalists and members of staff in Tellzim’s Masvingo office were on 21 March 2018 verbally abused and threatened by two MDC-T provincial leaders at the newspaper’s offices in the city centre.
Update on media debates in parliament
A summary of parliament’s discussions about journalists’ safety and Khulumani FM.
Journalists assaulted outside Chiredzi Magistrates Court
Four journalists were today assaulted outside the Chiredzi Magistrates Court at the end of Mr Andrew Takashinga Bere’s bail hearing. Bere is accused of defrauding United States of America taxpayer funds amounting to USD 7 million dollars during his stay in the country.
Journalism safety and security workshops underway
Media freedom and freedom of expression are rights that are core to the practice of journalism. The safety and security of journalists, need to be guaranteed in order to ensure that they carry out their professional duties without fear or favour.
MISA Zimbabwe updates SADC on state of media reforms
MISA Zimbabwe’s letter to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Executive Secretary Dr Stergomena, updating the regional body and the African Union on Zimbabwe media reforms as set out in the 2013 AU elections observer mission recommendations.