Statement on Cabinet’s approval of principles criminalising citizens ‘unlawful’ engagement with foreign governments.
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Impact on Covid 19 on media sustainability report now available!
This report focused on the Southern African region and more specifically countries like Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Botswana, Lesotho and Tanzania.
Journalists reaffirm co-regulation of the media as way forward
“Self-regulation of the media was at the “core” of securing a conducive operating environment and improving professionalism in the media sector”.
Report on Cybersecurity and Cybercrime in SADC now available!
This report focuses on enacted and proposed cybersecurity and cybercrime laws in the SADC region and how they have impacted the exercise of rights, more specifically, the right to privacy, freedom of expression and media freedom.
MISA acting regional director Moyo elected into GFMD board
MISA Regional Acting Director elected into Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD) Steering Committee.
Community radios key to access to information in marginalised areas
MISA Zimbabwe welcomes the licensing of eight more community radio stations as this will enhance access to information and exchange of ideas on issues that affect marginalised communities for the government’s attention.
MISA appeals to Mnangagwa to decline signing Cyber Bill into law
“A strong cyber security and data protection framework is critical for the exercise and enjoyment of human rights, trade, increased investments and Zimbabwe’s socio-economic development.”
Recommittal of Cyber Security Bill in the Senate: Letter to Parly
The Cyber Security and Data Protection Bill which was gazetted in May 2020 and subjected to public hearings in July 2020, has now been recommitted in Senate following its passing in the National Assembly.
Cyber Bill recommitted in Senate
In its submissions to parliament on the Cybersecurity and Data Protection Bill, MISA Zimbabwe, among other issues, recommended that the Bill be unbundled into three separate components notably: Cyber Security, Electronic Transactions and Data Protection Bills.
Internet access and affordability in Zimbabwe
MISA Zimbabwe in partnership with the International Centre for Not for Profit Law, convened a multi-stakeholder engagement meeting on internet access and affordability.