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Trial of Newsday journalist commences
The trial of NewsDay journalist Rex Mphisa and Zimpapers sales representative Charles Marerwa on charges of contravening the COVID-19 regulations was on 5 June 2020 adjourned to 9 June 2020 in Zimbabwe’s southern border town of Beitbridge.
Journalist living in fear following threats by Zanu PF officials
Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin’ono says he fears for his life following a Zanu PF press conference, during which he was named as attacking the integrity of the First Family by exposing its alleged corruption.
Freedom of expression in Zimbabwe report now available!
This research was compiled by Hlengiwe Dube on behalf of MISA Zimbabwe as part of its project which was supported under the AfDec Strategic Advocacy Fund.
Information and Internet Rights in Zimbabwe report available now!
This research was compiled by Izak Minnaar, to assist MISA Zimbabwe to strategically advocate for the right to access information and the internet, using the African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms and other advocacy instruments.
MISA Malawi engaging political parties, police on attacks against journalists
The trend is shameful, criminal and retrogressive as Malawi seeks to build on the gains of democratic rule.
MISA Malawi establishes Media Advocacy Group to advance free expression
MISA Malawi has established the Media Advocacy Group in partnership with International Republican Institute
Malawi Constitutional Court quashes ban on ‘phone-in programmes’
We believe the ruling is a victory for the media, Malawians and democracy.
Journalists charged under COVID-19 regulations granted bail
Journalists Frank Chikowore and Samuel Takawira were granted bail when they appeared in court and remanded out of custody to 15 June 2020 on charges of breaching Section 11 (b) of Statutory Instrument 83 of 2020 in terms of the COVID-19 regulations.
Content creators file court application against ZMC accreditation
Zimbabwe Online Content Creators Trust (ZOCC) has filed an urgent chamber application with the High Court seeking an order for suspension of the Zimbabwe Media Commission’s accreditation process set to commence in Harare on 26 May 2020.