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Bustop TV comedian abducted
On 21 August 2019, a group of unidentified, masked and armed men abducted Bustop TV comedian Samantha Kureya, popularly known as Gonyeti from her Mufakose home.
Police officers assault journalist while covering protests
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) anti-riot officers assaulted Talkmore Fani Mapfumo a local journalist with online publication Zim Morning Post today, 16 of August 2019, in Harare for filming the police officers when they were dispersing protestors in the Central Business District (CBD).
Navigating Litigation during Internet shutdowns in Southern Africa
This manual, a collaboration between Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC), Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) and Ford Foundation, explains the legal considerations relevant for challenging internet shutdowns in courts in Southern Africa.
Gazetted ZMC Bill entrenches statutory regulation
The government of Zimbabwe on 9 August 2019 gazetted the Zimbabwe Media Commission Bill [H.B. 8 of 2019].
MISA Zimbabwe Submissions on the Freedom of Information Bill
MISA Zimbabwe, with the support of undersigned freedom of expression organisations from around the globe, in the spirit of constructive engagement and consultations pertaining to the law reform process, respectfully submits concerns with the gazetted Freedom of Information Bill
High Court ruling vindicates calls for transformation of ZBC and Zimpapers
The High Court’s recent ruling and findings on the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) and Zimpapers’ biased coverage vindicates and buttresses the incessant calls for the long-overdue transformation of the state-controlled media houses.
Media law reforms process: The more things change the more they remain the same
Zimbabwe has taken too long to arrive at the point of reviewing undemocratic laws for the people to settle for less.
Freedom of Information Bill Commentary available now!
We have just published a detailed Commentary on the Freedom of Information Bill, complete with recommendations on further improvements that can still be made on the Bill before it is passed into law.
Zimbabwe risks demonisation if it fails to implement democratic media reforms
MISA Zimbabwe organised a meeting for editors and senior journalists based in Zimbabwe’s second city of Bulawayo to sensitise them on the proposed new media laws.