Zimbabwe: Elections Increase Politicians' Media Appetite

THE relationship between the media and politicians is a complicated one based on mutual dependency.

The media, often referred to as the fourth estate, is seen by some as being crucial to the functioning of a healthy and fair society. But it is during election time when politicians run to the media.

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