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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.

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.

MISA Zimbabwe appoints National Director

The National Governing Council (NGC) of MISA Zimbabwe Chapter is pleased to announce that Mr. Tabani Moyo has been appointed as the National Director for MISA Zimbabwe with effect from the 1st of March 2018.

Scrapping of BSA and AIPPA laws long overdue

MISA Zimbabwe welcomes remarks by the Acting Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services that his ministry is working to amend laws that restrict freedom of expression and access to information.