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.
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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.
Journalists harassed at MDC-T press conference
Two journalists were allegedly harassed by MDC-T youths on 1 March 2018 at the party headquarters during a press conference
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.
Government broadcasting licence call questionable
MISA Zimbabwe is greatly concerned that the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe is seeking to licence online video content providers who don’t require broadcasting frequencies.
Zanu PF commissar threatens journalists
Zanu PF national deputy political commissar Omega Hungwe has warned journalists that she would deal with them if they reported her remarks on how her party would win the 2018 elections.