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AI in focus as Zimbabwe Media Policy is unveiled
President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially launched the Zimbabwe Media Policy on Wednesday, a landmark framework aimed at guiding the country's media industry through the rapidly changing global informat...Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:21hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa launches Zimbabwe media policy framework
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially launched the new Zimbabwe Media Policy framework at State House in Harare, marking a significant milestone in the government's efforts to modernize and stre...Published: 28 May 2025 at 11:38hrs | 268 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe vehicle insurance now tied to propaganda licence
Zimbabwe has officially ushered in a new era in media regulation with the gazetting of the Broadcasting Services Amendment Act (No. 2 of 2025), following President Emmerson Mnangagwa's assent. The law...Published: 26 May 2025 at 19:39hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter
Police hunt for HStv journalist Blessed Mhlanga
Police are searching for local journalist Blessed Mhlanga, a reporter for Heart & Soul, an online broadcasting platform owned by Trevor Ncube's Alpha Media Holdings, following a series of hard-hit...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 14:07hrs | 2436 | by Staff reporter
City Parking bribes journalists to evade scrutiny
City Parking has extended free parking services to state media (Herald, Sunday Mail, H-Metro and Zimbabwe Television Network) and a journalist from an online p...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:58hrs | 1200 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Media development in Zimbabwe imperative
Media Institute for Southern Africa regional director Tabani Moyo has said media development in Zimbabwe requires a holistic approach, alive to the gains accrued thus far and complex enough to connect...Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 09:19hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
CCC MP says ZBC license fees should be scrapped
Prince Dubeko Sibanda, the Binga North legislator representing the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has called for the abolishment of Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) license fees. Sibanda ...Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 20:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt imports 50 000 TV decoders
Government has imported 50 000 decoders for sale to Zimbabweans at US$15 for them to access local television stations for free.This was revealed by Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Serv...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 06:37hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Call for more trainings on safety and security for female journalists
Media stakeholders have called for more training workshops targeting female journalists to enhance their safety and security while on duty.The call was made after MISA Zimbabwe held a safety a...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 16:48hrs | 11 | by Stephen Jakes
ZMC concerned by lapse in ethical and professional journalism by some registered media houses
The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has noted with grave concern the lapse in ethical and professional journalism by some registered media houses in the coverage of the 2023 harmonized elections. ...Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 19:42hrs | 12 | by Zimbabwe Media Commission
Zimbabwe targets US$60b worth of investment
The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (Zida) is looking for more than US$60 billion worth of investment into various sectors of the country's economy, including infrastructure development....Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 10:38hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police tell journalists to 'stick to your mandate'
JOURNALISTS should stick to their official business if they want police protection while executing their duties, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi has said.Addres...Published: 03 May 2023 at 06:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police, media meet ahead of polls
POLICE will today meet media stakeholders in Harare to discuss the safety of journalists ahead of this year's harmonised elections.The elections are expected in July of August.The meet...Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 06:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe media, police in key pact
THE media and police in Zimbabwe have agreed to have key engagements that will see them work together and allow free flow of information and ensure security of journalists as they cover potentially vo...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 15:25hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zec goes after media
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has formed a committee to monitor local media, a move which observers said was tantamount to a clampdown on journalists covering electoral processes.Zim...Published: 01 Feb 2022 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Freedom of Information Bill
The government on 5 July 2019 gazetted the Freedom of Information Bill [H.B. 6 of 2019]. This is the first of three official Bills meant to replace the much-criticised Access to Information an...Published: 16 Jul 2019 at 20:03hrs | 1 | by MISA Zimbabwe
Govt's proposed information law is draconian
The government on July 5 2019 gazetted the Freedom of Information Bill [HB 6 of 2019]. This is the first of three official Bills meant to replace the much-criticised Access to Information and Protecti...Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 21:27hrs | 1 | by Golden Maunganidze
Chikwinya, a life full of drama
Hailing from humble beginnings and rising to fame as a politician of note, Mbizo MP Settlement Chikwinya (MDC Alliance) is a man of iron will.His life story is full of theatrics.Chikwi...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 08:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's government to licence 24 TV channels
GOVERNMENT is working on licensing 24 television channels in line with the vision of the new dispensation to increase access to information, Secretary for Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Servi...Published: 21 May 2019 at 06:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt to align laws with Constitution
PLANS to align the country's draconian media laws to the Constitution are at an advanced stage as the responsible minister is, in a few weeks, expected to present the guiding principles towards the en...Published: 12 Feb 2019 at 07:45hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa rings media law reforms
INFORMATION, Media and Broadcasting Services minister Monica Mutsvangwa yesterday said media practitioners were a key stakeholder in the formulation of legislation governing the operation of the indus...Published: 08 Dec 2018 at 14:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Nick Mangwana speaks about community radios
The permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information,Publicity and Broadcasting Services Nick Mangwana has urged media stakeholders to think deeply about the meaning of community when it comes to li...Published: 08 Dec 2018 at 14:12hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Deficit of democracy in the opposition
Zimbabwe under President Mnangagwa has opened up democratic space in the country since November 2017. As the country celebrates the first anniversary of Zimbabwe's rebirth, there is reason to celebrat...Published: 23 Nov 2018 at 05:17hrs | | by Philemon Mutedzi
Mutsvangwa's ministry invites all media stakeholders to roundtable discussions
The Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services is inviting all media stakeholders, particularly the media, civil society, advertising agencies, academics and other interested parties...Published: 21 Nov 2018 at 16:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Strategy changes needed to push Zimbabwe media forward
IN this instalment, I will try to discuss, albeit briefly, strategic issues of the media in Zimbabwe, going forward. I am not sure how far forward we should look, but I would assume that so long we lo...Published: 03 Nov 2018 at 08:55hrs | | by Takura Zhangazha
Zimbabwe to license Community Radio Stations
Zimbabwe will soon amend the AIPPA and Broadcasting Services Act to accommodate the licensing of community radio stations the minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Monica Mutsvangwa has ...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 12:56hrs | 10 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Social media transforms political ground
Twitter, Whatsapp and Facebook have transformed the way political figures interact with their constituencies.Fifteen years ago, campaigns were drastically different.Reflect back to the...Published: 05 Aug 2018 at 09:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe urged to comply with Sadc guidelines on elections
Zimbabwe should adhere to democratic principles outlined in the Southern Africa Development Community (Sadc) guidelines in the conduct of elections as that will be a key credibility test for observers...Published: 24 Mar 2018 at 10:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZACRAS commemorates World Radio Day
The Zimbabwe Association of Community Radio Stations (ZACRAS) joins other media stakeholders in the world in commemorating the World Radio Day. "As we mark the important role which radio plays...Published: 18 Feb 2018 at 08:18hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
EXCLUSIVE: Mugabe to step down before 2018 elections
President Robert Mugabe, is reportedly planning to announce his shock departure from power before the watershed 2018 presidential and parliamentary elections, as the ruling Zanu PF strongman is now be...Published: 27 Oct 2017 at 06:22hrs | 2 | by Itai Mushekwe, Nancy Mabaya, Mary-Kate Kahari and Malvin Motsi
Zimbabwe military agrees to Mnangagwa Presidential takeover
COLOGNE - The top brass of Zimbabwe's security services, have reportedly agreed to back political artful dodger, Vice President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, as the second republic president of the land, to re...Published: 15 Sep 2017 at 07:46hrs | 22 | by Itai Mushekwe
Zimbabwe elections may not take place in 2018
President Robert Mugabe's health and the ongoing factional fights within his ruling Zanu-PF party may derail the country's 2018 elections, a political analyst Ibbo Mandaza has reportedly said....Published: 07 Sep 2017 at 14:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's Cyber Bill to be enacted before elections
Government will enact the Computers and Cyber Crime Bill, which will empower it to snoop into people's phones, before the country holds the eagerly anticipated 2018 elections.Informati...Published: 19 Apr 2017 at 12:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe data tariffs too high, says Mandiwanzira
INFORMATION, Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister Supa Mandiwanzira says data tariffs in Zimbabwe are still high and the Government has directed that a study be conducted...Published: 03 Apr 2017 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe blocks Strive Masiyiwa, again
ZIMBABWEAN business mogul, Strive Masiyiwa on Monday launched Africa's newest satellite network, Kwese TV, in Ghana, Rwanda and Zambia, skipping Zimbabwe, after once again being frustrated by Pres...Published: 01 Feb 2017 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Stakeholders demand transparency on TV licences
Media stakeholders who met in Harare three weeks ago have demanded a clear criteria and transparency when Government issues private players with television licences in a process expected to take place...Published: 16 May 2016 at 07:02hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Expedite community radio licensing, government told
The government of Zimbabwe has been urged to speedily issue out community radio licences in order to create employment and promote grassroots economic activities.Addressing advocates of co...Published: 29 Sep 2014 at 07:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZACRAS condemn Police ban on Harare Press Freedom Day Celebrations
MEDIA FREEDOM UNDER SEIGEMAZ AND ZACRAS STATEMENT ON THE BAN OF WORLD PRESSFREEDOM DAY EVENTTheme: Media Freedom, Professionalism, and Constitutionalism are k...Published: 03 May 2014 at 13:30hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
VMCZ Board meets Jonathan Moyo
The Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) Board yesterday met with the Minister of Media, Information and Broadcasting Services, Professor Jonathan Moyo. The meeting held at the Munh...Published: 20 Mar 2014 at 11:27hrs | 2 | by VMCZ
'Opening up airwaves necessary,' says Prof J Moyo
Digitalisation of broadcasting services will open up the airwaves to address public concerns about lack of media plurality in Zimbabwe which has become a bone of contention among media stakeholders, ...Published: 30 Sep 2013 at 05:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'Bulawayo has potential to produce exciting TV programmes,' says Prof Moyo
Information, Media and Broadcasting Services Minister, Professor Jonathan Moyo says Bulawayo is a cultural melting pot with potential to produce exciting television programmes.Speaking during ...Published: 28 Sep 2013 at 14:49hrs | | by Arts reporter
mobiReporter - Stories and photos contributed by civilians (04-September-2013)
Stories and photos that were contributed by civilians - 04-September-2013'If you have a story we missed? A link we have to click? A sharp opinion about the news? Instead of waiting for us ...Published: 05 Sep 2013 at 04:54hrs | 3 | by mobiReporter
Zim Journalists urged to refrain from inciting violence
THE Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) has called on journalists to refrain from inciting violence and hate speech ahead of the general elections.In a communiqué issued at the end of ...Published: 05 Feb 2013 at 21:19hrs | | by Staff Reporter
EU dangles 500 000 Euro to control Zimbabwe media
THE European Union has offered 500 000 euro to fund operations of the Zimbabwe Media Commission and implement a raft of activities, including MDC-T's proposed media reforms.According to docume...Published: 14 Mar 2012 at 12:44hrs | | by Tendai Mugabe
Gono's adviser causes a stir at Trevor Ncube's Alpha Media
Munyaradzi Kereke, the adviser to RBZ governor Gideon Gono, has caused a stir at Alpha Media Holdings by accusing 2 journalists at the stable of soliciting bribes from him. He also claims one ...Published: 28 Nov 2011 at 12:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
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