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SA media reporting on Eskom is racist

Eskom board chair Mteto Nyati says the South African media's reporting on the power utility's turnaround has been unbalanced due to racism.Speaking to Sizwe Mpo

Published: 09 Nov 2025 at 09:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Speech by Mnangagwa ta the launch of the Zimbabwe Media Policy

Director of Ceremonies; Vice President, Hon. Gen. (Rtd) Dr. C. G. D. N. Chiwenga; Vice President, Hon. Col. (Rtd) K. C. D. Mohadi; National Chairman of ZANU PF and Minister of Defence, Hon. O. C. Z. Muchinguri-Kashiri; Minister of State fo…

Published: 28 May 2025 at 12:13hrs | | by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe's narrative: A view from the outside!

In the case of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe's government was democratic, economically savvy and politically astute, until one day, overnight, it became oppressive and intolerable.The sudden change came about in the wake of the appropriation of …

Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 12:04hrs | 16 | by Kenneth Mufuka

South African media has failed to bring regime change in Zimbabwe

Over the past 22 years since sanctions were imposed on Zimbabwe, western governments have invested billions of dollars into South African white owned media, with the aim of discrediting Zanu-PF. This was intended to discourage people from …

Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 11:34hrs | | by Rutendo Matinyarare

Chamisa a predator of press freedom

When Nelson Chamisa formed a new political party which he christened the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), many people had expectations that there would be a paradigm shift from the MDC, where the former was rooted in. Chamisa has been …

Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 05:39hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

Africa is not as bad as is portrayed by media

I AM really concerned about the role of mass media in this century. Firstly, because there is so much of it, secondly, because it can easily distort perceptions and understanding of what is really going on and its significance. Social medi…

Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 06:14hrs | | by Eddie Cross

To-do list for the new Information deputy minister

The Media Alliance of Zimbabwe (MAZ) is optimistic that the appointment of Makonde legislator Kindness Paradza as Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services deputy minister provides an opportunity for the media law and policy reform …

Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 09:48hrs | | by Media Alliance of Zimbabwe

When the US media is captured!

When my mentor, Eddison Zvobgo, returned to his hotel room in London after the Lancaster House Conference, he was met with delirious laughter from his English friend. The cause of laughter was Zvobgo's assertion that the Lancaster Constitu…

Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 08:19hrs | | by Ken Mufuka

State media must desist from fuelling persecution of CSOs

On December 1, 2020, The Herald carried a story headlined "NGOs in MDC-A funding scandal", which insinuated, without solid facts, that civic society organisations from Masvingo had funded an MDC-Alliance Youth Assembly congress held on Nov…

Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 08:06hrs | 33 | by Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition

Social media dismantles State media monopoly

IT is now in the public domain that Zimbabweans have been victims of propaganda news perpetrated by the President Emmerson Mnangagwa-led government.Zimbabweans have had enough daily dosage of propaganda spewed by the State media. This narr…

Published: 05 Dec 2020 at 06:07hrs | | by Village Head

US media has become the true opposition

LISTEN ye men of Dzimbahwe, even those foolish MaShurugwi, to these wise words.Over the last 30 years, the power of the media has grown out of all proportion to its intended purpose, which was to render to the citizen unvarnished informati…

Published: 06 Sep 2020 at 07:59hrs | | by Ken Mufuka

Patience Zirima travelled to London

Patience Zirima of Media Monitors (Zimbabwe) travelled to London to attend the Global Conference for Media Freedom on July 10 and 11. Here she reflects on what she'll take home from the event, which was hosted by the UK and Canadian govern…

Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 19:40hrs | | by Patience Zirima

The bane of rabid, frenzied media

Again, dear reader, if ever you are in doubt, if ever you are confused, if ever you need a moral compass, or whenever you find yourself agreeing with Jonathan Moyo, you should know that you are close to losing it.A village is the basest co…

Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 08:35hrs | | by Bishop Lazi

'No One is Above the Law'

Through the eyes of the media, many people are said to have been brutalized and raped by security forces. The media also claims that the perpetrators are going unpunished when it is in the public knowledge that no one has come forward to m…

Published: 05 Feb 2019 at 14:47hrs | | by Mirabelle Abusha Dlodlo

Zimbabwe not alone in fight against misinformation

Recent moves by the Facebookâ€“owned WhatsApp messaging company to limit users to forwarding a message only five times, in an attempt to cut down on the spread of misinformation, demonstrates the global nature of how countries are grapplin…

Published: 02 Feb 2019 at 05:48hrs | | by Sifelani Tsiko

Access to information, media freedom in the digital age

THE right to information and media freedom are critical components of freedom of expression. Freedom of expression, as defined by Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, is the "right to hold opinions without interference …

Published: 27 Nov 2018 at 06:11hrs | | by Patience Zirima

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 look forward, it helps.And perhaps that h…

Published: 03 Nov 2018 at 08:55hrs | | by Takura Zhangazha

Abuse of media privilege

WHENEVER people talk about the media and journalism, phrases such as "media responsibility," "media ethics," "objective reporting," "public interest," "national interest", or "balanced coverage" are often highlighted as part of media ethic…

Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 05:35hrs | | by Reason Wafawarova

The UK is committed to media freedom and the protection of journalists

I've been lucky enough to meet many brave and innovative journalists whilst I've been the UK's ambassador to Zimbabwe. I'm only too aware that press freedom was severely threatened under Zimbabwe's previous government. In the years after 2…

Published: 03 May 2018 at 16:24hrs | | by Ambassador Catriona Laing

When media is poised to create negative perceptions

Social media, and also some print media, seem to be creating a negative perception in the peace loving Zimbabwean citizens. President Mnangagwa, who is hardly 15 days in office, has become the target for brazen attacks and criticism from c…

Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 05:28hrs | | by Panganai Kahuni

Zimbabwe media capture

Two weeks ago, the Zimbabwean media industry celebrated as two of the country's biggest media players, Zimpapers and AB Communications, launched new media products amidst a harsh economic environment, posing a serious viability challenge t…

Published: 30 Jul 2017 at 06:45hrs | | by Faith Ndlovu

Zimbabwe media split into rival camps that parallel various political divides

I don't know what triggered it, but I just woke up craving for hard-reading stuff. Deep and tough reading. If happens quite often, especially when you suffer a surfeit of the mundane, the everyday, when everything looks unvaryingly matter-…

Published: 10 Jun 2017 at 16:01hrs | 125 | by Nathaniel Manheru

Of bond notes and media deception

Nothing could be more pig-sickening than a packet of lies in black and white. It could be easier to forgive if it is taken as reckless abandon to detail by the writer, but becomes atrocious when it is a sustained agenda to frame reality in…

Published: 01 Dec 2016 at 13:17hrs | | by Rungano Dzikira

Tsvangirai's senseless attack on the media

Morgan Tsvangirai, the MDC-T leader's attack of the media is uncalled for, as it is tantamount to muzzling. The new constitution provides for expanded liberties, such as freedom of expression, which includes media freedom. The MDC-T and it…

Published: 21 Feb 2014 at 13:48hrs | | by Stewart Murehwa

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 documents seen by The Herald, the EU will use Unesco …

Published: 14 Mar 2012 at 12:44hrs | | by Tendai Mugabe

Does private media really hate Robert Mugabe?

I found the indignation of the Information minister, Webster Shamu, over reports that President Robert Mugabe had flown to the Far East for medical treatment rather puzzling. It is on public record that the president has travelled  to…

Published: 13 Jan 2012 at 06:48hrs | | by Citizen X

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Minister condemns blocking of learners over hairstyles as rights violation

Masiyiwa is right: genuine wealth is not carried in wads of cash

Chamisa returns to Zimbabwe for holidays

'Zimbabwe banking sector safe, sound, well capitalised'

Mnangagwa promotes Emmanuel Matatu to full general

Zimbabwe gold reserves reach US$ 1 billion mark

Storm severely damages Khami Prison perimeter fence

Man jailed for raping mother-in-law

Geo Pomona boosts Harare clean-up with new fleet

Econet set to host major tech exhibition

'Chamisa not backing Madlela'

Chivayo purchases Mnangagwa's scarf for $600,000 at charity gala

Ex-Zanu-PF activist denied bail

Prophet faces court over $20,700 'spiritual' scam

Zimbabwe projects historic single-digit inflation by early 2026

66 Zanu-PF councilors reinstated as teachers

ZIFA CEO to step down

Walter Tapfumaneyi appointed Commander of ZNA

Zimbabwe govt workers stampede for early retirement

Woman faces court over ammunition found at Harare airport

Zimbabwe's power generation surge 76.8%

Chiefs deny demands for exorbitant Gukurahundi hearing benefits

ZRP confirms insider involvement in Ecobank US$4m robbery

Zimbabwe diaspora remittances reach US$2,1 billion

ZiG annual inflation falls sharply to 19%

3 cops arrested for armed robbery

Mum killed daughter to clear path for new marriage

Man fatally shot near gold mine, security guards arrested

Bosso yet to appoint new coach despite Chivayo's offer to Mwaruwari

Suspended headmistress acquitted of embezzlement charges

Chiragwi joins CAPS United

Zimbabwe introduces 15% tax on digital services

Mthuli Ncube to tax US dollar cash withdrawals

Woman allegedly kills toddler to please boyfriend

Man charged over string of Bulawayo armed robberies

51-man provisional Warriors list shocks nation

Econet launches 2025 Christmas promotion

SADC Community Leaders President Warns: 'UN Wildlife Agency Is Destroying Africa's Wildlife'

'Survey reflects citizens views on Zanu-PF's 2030 plot'

Police chiefs order stop to vehicle impounds by officers

Court fines Mount Meru for selling contaminated fuel

Villagers protest relocation by Eureka Mine

Labour Court reinstates suspended official

Man arrested for destroying aircraft

Garwe fires acting Town Council Acting Secretary

Zimbabwe to hike royalties on gold producers

Coltart Meets Madinda Ndlovu to promote soccer in Bulawayo

Man rapes, infects niece with STI

Lightning strike on city building sparks wild speculation

Mthuli Ncube introduces tax incentives to boost 24-hour economy

Zimbabwe to roll out high-quality ZiG banknotes in 2026

Geza: Chiwenga's VP Position at Mnangagwa's Discretion

Chamisa returns to Zimbabwe for holidays

Bogus Police Officer Arrested in Harare for Soliciting Bribes

Man burns mother's bedroom

Chinese miners' ongoing violations of Zimbabwe's dignity and sovereignty are utterly unacceptable

66 Zanu-PF councilors reinstated as teachers

Presidential Borehole Commissioned at Mahomva Shopping Centre in Bulawayo

Lightning strike on city building sparks wild speculation

'Chamisa not backing Madlela'

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