Election Needs and Safety Issues for Media Practitioners: Challenges and Opportunities
By Njabulo Ncube CITIZENS and others in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) have been greatly encouraged by the explicit provisions in Zimbabwe’s new Constitution, which for the first time in the country’s history guarantee media freedom and citizens’ right to access information. It...
Media groups fume over radio licencing
HARARE- The government's announcement that it will suspend licencing of prospective radio stations has triggered outpouring anger from media groups which see this as a plot to further cement ZANU PF's control of the broadcasting services sector. Clink link for more.....
Five transcription tools and apps every journalist can use
Technology’s changing everything, and nowadays we can combine everything from photos and videos to tweets and maps to turn a chunk of text into its own web project. Yet for all the things technology has done to make our jobs a little easier, transcribing interviews is still one of the most tedious...
VMCZ drafts bill on media self-regulation
The Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe has put together a draft bill that intends to pave the way for self-regulation of the industry in the country. If passed into law, the bill will be the first piece of legislation in post-colonial Zimbabwe that provides for media self-regulation. Clink Link...
Essential tech tools and tips for protecting your sources
EncryptionEncryption, a process of encoding messages so only authorized parties can read them, can be useful when communicating private information with sources. Several encrypted messaging apps are available, and it’s possible to encrypt one’s emails using PGP or GPG keys. Off-The-Record...
Government to escalate social media blitz
HARARE- After successfully and temporarily jamming the WhatsApp platform during Wednesday’s nationwide stay-away, there are fears that government will intensify controls as we approach the 2018 elections, observers contend. BY MAXWELL SIBANDA Read more:...
Press Club Discussion on Corruption Postponed
Dear Colleagues; Please be advised, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has denied the Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) a clearance to hold a Press Club meeting on Corruption due to short notice. The panel discussion will be re-scheduled to a later date. We are apologise for any...
Veteran journo Dumisani Sibanda dies
VETERAN journalist and former NewsDay Bulawayo Bureau Chief, Dumisani Sibanda, has died. The cause of Sibanda’s death was yet to be ascertained as he was reportedly found dead at his Emakhandeni home.. Click link for more..>...
AU, editors meet to formulate ways of telling the ‘African story’
ACCRA - Editors from various media houses across the continent have committed to play their part in the development of Africa, through objective reporting and analysis of the African Union’s work through Agenda 2063. Click Link for more...
VMCZ Programmes Officer selected for YALI Programme
The Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe Board and the Secretariat congratulates VMCZ Programmes Officer Faith Ndlovu for being selected to participate in the Mandela Washington Fellowship Programme under the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) YALI programme. About Faith Ndlovu Faith N....
