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Media law reform and legislation

Analysis of the newly enacted Zimbabwe Media Commission Act

The Zimbabwe Media Commission Act seeks to make further provision with regard to the functions of the Commission, to provide for the manner in which the Commission exercises its functions, to provide for the investigation and hearing procedure by the Commission of complaints received and to provide for the secretariat of the Commission among other.

MISA meets Media Commission over accreditation categories

The Zimbabwe Media Commission has assured MISA Zimbabwe that there were no ill intentions on its part with regards to the new accreditation categories and that it would be as flexible as possible when the accreditation process for 2020 commences next week.

Zimbabwe Media Commission Bill needs to be fine-tuned

MISA Zimbabwe and Media Alliance of Zimbabwe recommend that independence of the Zimbabwe Media Commission be guarded by ensuring that the minister’s powers to interfere with its operations are removed.