News and press statements
Zimbabwe’s Broadcasting Service’s Act requires extensive amendment
The Zimbabwe government needs to urgently prioritise the transformation of the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) and review and amend the Broadcasting Services Act, in line with the country’s Constitution and other regional and international instruments.
Statement: MISA Zimbabwe calls for genuine liberalisation of broadcasting services sector
On 31 January 2020, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services gazetted two Statutory Instruments. SI 26 of 2020 regulates Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Services while SI 27 of 2020 regulates issues relating to Licensing and Content.
Zimbabwe police harass Kwekwe journalist
Freelance journalist Nyasha Majoni was on 27 January 2020 reportedly manhandled by police in Kwekwe, Zimbabwe who accused him of sending pictures and video clips of police arresting illegal money changers.
Zimbabwe: State of the media report 2019 available now!
MISA Zimbabwe’s state of the media report examining media freedom, freedom of expression, digital rights and access to information for 2019.
State of the media report 2019 available now!
MISA Zimbabwe’s state of the media report examining media freedom, freedom of expression, digital rights and access to information for 2019.
Children Speak Out Lesotho: News written for children by children
Children Speak Out is a special newspaper edition written by Basotho children and tailored for their consumption.
Mtolankhani House hosts first training
Mtolankhani House will host a series of activities before the year ends.
MISA Malawi set to launch its new office and training centre
The launch will be followed by a regional conference on ‘The Future of Journalism Education in Southern Africa,’ which has attracted participants from around the globe.
The right to privacy, interception of communications and surveillance in Zimbabwe
We have just published an analysis of the right to privacy, interception of communications and surveillance laws in Zimbabwe.