The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe has appealed the court ruling that it acted outside the scope of its powers by cancelling Dr Dish’s licence.
Statements
Kwese TV issue symptom of faulty licensing regime
The on-going licensing developments of Econet Media’s satellite network, Kwese TV highlights yet again that reforms of the country’s current broadcasting framework are long overdue.
Partnerships are key to democratic internet governance
MISA Zimbabwe commends plans by the Zimbabwe Republic Police’s Victim Friendly Unit to strengthen child protection online.
World Press Freedom Day 2017: Digital rights remain on the agenda
MISA Zimbabwe commemorated the 2017 World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) on 2 May 2017 at the Holiday Inn, in Harare. The breakfast meeting, which was attended by 80 stakeholders, reinforced the need to ensure that digital rights are promoted and sufficiently protected in line with the constitution.
World Press Freedom Day Statement: Cybercrime laws should not subvert digital rights
MISA Zimbabwe urges the government to ensure the proposed cyber crime laws do not erode constitutional rights to free expression online and offline.
MISA Zimbabwe replies to Minister Mushohwe’s comments on media coverage of political events
Mushohwe should not seek to dictate to the media on what it should and should not report on.
MISA Zimbabwe’s position on the attacks of The Herald by ZANU PF Political Commissar
MISA-Zimbabwe notes with very grave concern the recent attack and threats against the state owned newspaper, The Herald by Zanu PF Political Commissar and Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing Savior Kasukuwere. The threats, which were made...
Journalists should always be security conscious – MISA Zimbabwe
Journalists should always be security conscious - MISA MISA-Zimbabwe urges journalist to be always conscious of the profession’s safety and security measures to minimize risk to life and limb as they conduct their lawful professional duties. Speaking at a recent...
MISA Zimbabwe statement on the setting of floor prices by POTRAZ
POTRAZ’s decision to set a steep minimum tariff for mobile voice and data services is a major setback to accessible and affordable telecommunications services in Zimbabwe.
Transform the ZBC into an independent public broadcaster
We the undersigned, are concerned citizens who are urging our leaders and the relevant authorities to act now to transform the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) into a truly independent and representative public service broadcaster as prescribed by the African Charter on Broadcasting.