MISA Zimbabwe is proud to announce the launch of its Social Media report on the SADC region named An analysis of Social Media use in The SADC region: 2014- 2020.
Digital rights
Cyber Bill must be separated into two bills- Parly Report
MISA Zimbabwe commends the relevant Parliamentary Portfolio Committees for producing a report that largely captures the submissions of citizens during the public consultation processes on the Cybersecurity and Data Protection Bill.
Solidifying internet rights to increase information access in Zimbabwe
Internet accessibility in Zimbabwe generally remains low, mainly because of limited infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, where most Zimbabweans are located.
SADC resolution on social media abuse cause for concern
Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government at the end of their recent Ordinary Summit resolved to take pre-emptive measures against external interference, the impact of fake news and abuse of social media particularly in electoral processes.
Fresh assault on digital rights and expression in Tanzania
The Tanzanian government has banned organising or supporting any form of demonstrations online and ordered citizens not to share information about the spread of the COVID 19 pandemic in the country.
Court grants order in favour of MISA against Econet search warrant
The High Court has granted an order in favour of MISA Zimbabwe interdicting Econet Wireless Zimbabwe and other cited respondents from implementing a police warrant seeking information on the mobile phone operator’s transactions.
MISA files urgent court application against Econet search warrant
MISA Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) filed an urgent application with the High Court for an order interdicting Econet Wireless Zimbabwe and other cited respondents from implementing a police warrant seeking information on the mobile phone operator’s transactions.
Government asked to enact Cybersecurity Bill in line with continental benchmarks
Human rights groups worldwide highlight that the bill in its current form does not meet international standards on protecting privacy and personal data
MISA writes to Parliament: Submissions on the Cybersecurity Bill
MISA Zimbabwe has written a letter to Parliament in response to the august house’s call for submissions on the Cybersecurity and Data Protection Bill which was gazetted on 15 May 2020.
Zimbabwe Cyber Bill should promote and protect digital rights
Following the gazetting of the Cybersecurity and Data Protection Bill, MISA Zimbabwe convened a capacity-building workshop on the proposed law in Harare with parliamentarians during which it highlighted its concerns with some of its provisions.