Statements and communiques
Threats against social media unlawful
MISA Zimbabwe is disquieted by the string of threats that have recently been issued against the use of social media by citizens. This follows a series of threats by Ministers Patrick Chinamasa, ...
‘Enact a Freedom of Info law to enable citizens to access information’ – MISA Zimbabwe
MISA Zimbabwe joins the world in commemorating Right To Know Day and urges the Zimbabwean government to fulfil its constitutional and regional obligations to foster the enjoyment of...
Citizens have the right to free expression
MISA Zimbabwe is deeply disturbed by the press statement issued on 24 September 2017 by Minister of Home Affairs Dr Ignatius Chombo concerning the press and social media reports on the obtaining...
Media should worry about interference and lack of independence
MISA Zimbabwe on 20 September 2017 held its elective annual general meeting in Harare with its outgoing Chairperson Kumbirai Mafunda imploring the media to address concerns on the alleged capture of...
Journalists refuse to testify in treason case
High Court Judge Justice Tawanda Chitapi on 18 September 2017 excused from treason trial proceedings journalists Mlondolozi Ndlovu, Malvern Mkudu and Media Centre Director Earnest Mudzengi who had...
Dr Dish licence saga continues
The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) on 11 September 2018 approached the Supreme Court contesting a ruling by the High Court that it had acted outside the scope of its powers when it...
Kwese TV issue symptom of faulty licensing regime
The on-going developments and conversations on the licensing of Econet Media’s satellite network, Kwese TV in Zimbabwe is yet another indication that reforms of the country’s current broadcasting...
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. This follows a donation of 19 computers and ancillary equipment on 2 August...
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...