Covid 19 Ramifications on the Media in Zimbabwe : Unpacking the Sustainability and Operational Constraints
A study conducted by Alexander M Rusero Independent Researcher and Senior Lecturer of Journalism and Political Studies 2021. Executive Summary Like any country in the world, Zimbabwe was taken by surprise by the advent of the global pandemic of coronavirus. The 2019 novel coronavirus was first detected in Wuhan, China in late December 2019 and […]
MAZ Legal Opinion On The Patriotic Bill
Legal and constitutional challenges to the proposed bill In this critique, it is argued that the proposed bill is not reasonably justifiable in a modern constitutional democracy such as Zimbabwe. While government, through parliament, reposes the mandate to make laws from time to time, there is a legitimate expectation in the citizenry that such lawsaccord […]
MAZ engages ZMC Board
Professor Magosvongwe was accompanied by Commissioner Mirriam Tose Majome and members of the Secretariat while MAZ was represented by the Vice Chairperson Loughty Dube and Programs Manager Nigel Nyamutumbu. The Media Alliance of Zimbabwe (MAZ) has this afternoon, 22 March 2021, held an engagement meeting with the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) board chairperson Professor Ruby […]
MAZ Condolence message on the passing on of Maxwell Sibanda.
The Media Alliance of Zimbabwe (MAZ) has learnt with deep sadness the tragic news of the passing on of the Daily News Assistant editor, Maxwell Sibanda. The veteran journalist is reported to have passed on at a local hospital in Harare on the 22nd of February. Bla Max as the soft spoken character was affectionately […]
MAZ challenges Potraz on falling internet standards
The Media Alliance of Zimbabwe (MAZ) has with the support of civil society coalitions and other media organizations submitted a letter to the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) raising concern and requesting for information in lieu of the falling telecommunication and internet service provision in the country. In this letter, MAZ requests […]
State of Southern Africa Broadcasting Regulatory Environment: Towards Democratic Regulatory Framework
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ZACRAS Statement on the occasion of the 10th Edition Of World Radio Day
As the World celebrates the 10th edition of World Radio Day, Zimbabwe commemorates the day with the Government of Zimbabwe having recently licensed the first three community radio stations in post independence Zimbabwe.The Community Radios which were granted licenses in December 2020 are the Mbembesi Development Trust, Ntepe-Manama Community Radio Trust and Nyangani Community Radio […]
“Government must use radio as an alternative for e-learning in rural areas”
Communities in Mazowe central have recommended that government use radio as an alternative tool for conducting lessons for pupils in rural areas given issues of poor connection and high cost of data for e-learning .This came out during a virtual dialogue conducted by communities working with Heal Zimbabwe in Mazowe on 6 February 2021. The […]
World Radio Day Webinar
#WorldRadioDay2021 East and Southern Africa regional Indaba.
