ZIMBABWE / PROMOTING FREE EXPRESSION IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
The right to privacy is very critical because it is an enabling right that allows for the exercise of media freedom and freedom of expression. It is in that context that the confidentiality of media sources is key and equally protected by the Constitution.
MISA Zimbabwe takes note of the chain of events that have transpired in these last few months in Zimbabwe, which seem to point to increased attempts by the government to promote and entrench mass surveillance of citizens.
There is need to raise awareness on laws that offer protection and secure the dignity and privacy of citizens online.
Zimbabwe is one of the first countries in Africa to benefit from Chinese artificial intelligence advancement.
We have just published an analysis of the right to privacy, interception of communications and surveillance laws in Zimbabwe.
THE Great Zimbabwe Monument has installed modern security surveillance equipment under the US Embassy funding towards cultural preservation.
Two major media-related pronouncements by the Ministry of Information and the President were made this week.
Zimbabwe Power Company reportedly introduced drone surveillance to help curb theft cases.
Artificial intelligence is proliferating fast across the world and is being deployed in applications from speech recognition to monitoring traffic congestion.
MISA Zimbabwe writes to you to express its concern over the rise in the local use of surveillance technology and equipment in the absence of adequate and clear data privacy legislation.