All the news
Data tariffs to be reduced
MISA Zimbabwe welcomes moves by the Zimbabwean government to facilitate the downward review of mobile data prices in the country.
New censorship board to ‘regulate and control’ media
A new Board of Censors has been put in place to regulate and control the media and film industry in the digital era.
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.
Reclaiming Public Media ahead of 2018 Elections
There are dislocations between the progressive Constitution of Zimbabwe (2013) and the laws that were crafted under the Lancaster House Constitution, which the government of Zimbabwe is reluctant to...
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...
Newsday journalists charged over Mugabe health story
The editor of Newsday Wisdom Mdzungairi and reporter Richard Chidza were on 3 March 2017 reportedly charged with insulting or undermining the president following the publication of a story pertaining to President Robert Mugabe’s health.
Newsday journalists to appear in court tomorrow
The editor of Newsday Wisdom Mudzungairi and senior reporter Richard Chidza are expected to appear in court on 4 March 2017 on charges of insulting or undermining the president in terms of the...