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ZANU-PF youth assaults photojournalist
On 1 March 2019, photojournalist with the Midlands Observer, Mduduzi Masiya was physically assaulted by the ruling party ZANU PF youth after covering the monthly clean-up exercise in Kwekwe.
State of the Media report for 2018 available now!
MISA Zimbabwe is proud to publish its annual report examining media freedom, freedom of expression, digital rights and access to information for 2018.
Growing concern over media shutdowns in Southern Africa
MISA Zimbabwe calls upon the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union (AU) to address these cases pertaining to the upsurge of media censorship in southern Africa.
Statement on attack against rights of content creators
The detention and charge of criminal nuisance against Bustop TV comedians Gonyeti and Magi (real names Samatha Kureya and Sharon Chideu) over a three-year-old skit made headlines this week.
MDC Alliance security harass ZBC Midlands Bureau Chief
MDC Alliance security details are reported to have harassed Tafara Chikumira, a journalist with the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Cooperation (ZBC) during a rally held in Gweru’s Mkoba stadium on Sunday 24 February 2019.
Regional Solidarity Statement: Journalist detained in Malawi and deported
MISA Zimbabwe is concerned with the increase in cases involving attempts by government officials within the southern African region to curb legitimate media investigations.
Digital rights lessons from Zimbabwe’s internet shutdown
In light of the events of the past few weeks, it is important to take a step back and define what digital rights are and how Zimbabweans can demand that these be honoured.
MISA Zimbabwe Annual Report 2018 now available
The MISA Zimbabwe Annual Report for 2018 is available for download in the MISA Zimbabwe Resource Centre under the MISA Publications category.
Statement on the announced repeal of AIPPA
On 12 February 2019, the Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services Monica Mutsvangwa announced that Cabinet had approved the repeal of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA).