Zimbabwe Journalists Demand Freedom and Security

In a statement to mark World Press Freedom Day, the Media Institute of Southern Africa said it is disappointed by government's undermining of media freedom.

Zimbabwe major news papers.

  • Zimbabwe:   Govt Committed to Media Development

    The Herald, 4 May 2016

    Government is revisiting existing media laws to plug gaps and inadequacies that have a bearing on the creation of a conducive environment for the development of the media industry,… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Local Firms Wanted Social Media Platforms Banned - Mandiwanzira

    New Zimbabwe, 1 May 2016

    INFORMATION, Communication , Technology and Courier Services minister, Supa Mandiwanzira, says despite pressure from local firms to ban social media platforms government will… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Time to Align Media Laws With New Charter

    Zimbabwe Standard, 1 May 2016

    ZIMBABWE will on Wednesday join the rest of the world in commemorating World Press Freedom Day amid growing concerns over the deteriorating media environment and lack of commitment… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   250 Years of Freedom of Media

    The Herald, 3 May 2016

    No media is without faults and therefore it should be open to own scrutiny. The press should publish corrections when errors are made, and make space for those who are subject to… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Media Reforms Under Zanu-PF an Illusion

    Zimbabwe Independent, 15 April 2016

    It would be more surprising that those who have followed Zanu PF government's media policy would find the Sunday Mail (April 10 2016) report on authorities' plans to regulate… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Blocking Social Media Despotic

    Zimbabwe Independent, 8 April 2016

    PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe's repressive plan to tightly control Chinese-style access to the internet and social media platforms -- Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, as well as mobile… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Tell the True Zim Story, Mushohwe Urges Media

    The Herald, 5 April 2016

    Information, Media and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Chris Mushohwe has urged the media to portray a positive image of the country to help attract more investors. Addressing a… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   New Media Laws This Year, Parly Heard

    The Herald, 19 February 2016

    New media laws are expected to be introduced this year to cater for the changing media industry, while existing laws will be amended to align them with the new Constitution,… Read more »

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