MISA Zimbabwe calls on the government to develop internet back-up plans to avoid blackouts, after the country experienced a huge internet outage as a result of a technical failure.
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President Mnangagwa should crack media reforms whip
MISA Zimbabwe urges President Emmerson Mnangagwa to crack the whip for speedy implementation of media reforms that have been outstanding since the coming into being of Zimbabwe’s 2013 Constitution.
Commentary series: Cybersecurity and Cybercrimes Bill
The Centre for Law and Technology Development and MISA Zimbabwe bring to you a commentary series on the third draft of the proposed Cybersecurity and Cybercrimes Bill (2017). This analysis comes on the backdrop of fast-paced technological developments in the country...
Newsday journalist harassed by ZANU PF youths
Media freedom and freedom of expression rights are core to the practice of journalism. These rights are constitutionally guaranteed and must be respected.
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.
Barring of private media by Vice President disturbing
This action by the presidium of barring private media from covering functions sets a dangerous precedent which may cascade down to other government officials who may in future tow the same line, and heighten the levels of media polarisation.
Info minister slams police brutality against Zimbabwean journalists
The continued trend of violations against journalists in Zimbabwe remains of great concern.
Mutare-based freelance journalist granted bail
Bail granted to Zimbabwean journalist, Kenneth Nyangani, who was arrested over a story alleging that First Lady Grace Mugabe had donated second hand underwear to residents in Eastern Border town, Mutare.
MISA Zimbabwe’s website has a great new look!
We are excited to have revamped our website. It’s now much easier on the eye, plus you can even visit it from your mobile or tablet.
Journalists sustain injuries after assault by police
These wanton assaults cannot be allowed to continue with impunity as they tarnish the image of the police and ruin the mutual working relationship that should exist between the media and the police.