A recent symposium in Harare has shed light on the alarming rate of surveillance on journalists and human rights defenders across Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe. This escalating issue has raised serious concerns about privacy and freedom of expression. Participants shared disturbing accounts of government monitoring,
European Union (EU) head of political section in Zimbabwe, Lourdes Chamorro has reiterated the need for safeguarding journalists in their line of duty saying the profession is not a crime hence harassment by security elements should not be met with impunity. Chamorro said, impunity for crimes
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) has registered its concerns over media freedom rights which are being infringed in the Kingdom of Eswatini
MUTARE- City fathers have lamented apathy of residents in the local municipality budget processes despite the existence of structures that mainstream involvement of vulnerable groups in the council’s annual financial plans. Chair of the Budget and Finance committee, Ward 5 Councilor Simon Mapuvire made these remarks
Media freedom lobby group, Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA Zimbabwe) has urged organizations to utilize online platforms to disseminate information in conformity with the recently enacted Freedom of Information Act. The new Act, viewed as a giant step in the reform agenda, repeals the long-criticized
Media, Information and Broadcasting Services Minister, Simon Khaya Moyo has warned journalists not to be involved in politics, urging them to remain professional
CIVIL society organisations have called upon the government of Zimbabwe to ratify and domesticate the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG), ahead of the 2018 harmonised elections. This after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed the Charter on March 21, 2018, on the side-lines of the
Energy experts have said overlapping jurisdictions and inconsistencies in government policy is discouraging investment in renewable energy. Practical Action head of energy, Godfrey Sibanda made these remarks on the sidelines of a recent media training workshop on renewable energy jointly organized by the Media Institute of
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