ZBC in the dock over sign language
A GROUP of people with hearing disabilities has written to the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) demanding that all news bulletins and important television programmes like the Independence Day broadcast must have sign language interpreters. By Daniel Nemukuyu Click link for more. . >...
Cover school sports, journalists urged.
The Provincial Education Director for Bulawayo Metropolitan Province, Don Moyo has challenged local media to cover school sports which can motivate the youth to go professional By Skumbuzo Moyo Senior Sports Reporter Click link for more...
Journalists urged to expose corruption, ills
The Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) has urged journalists to be investigative in order to hold those in public office accountable, as well as expose corruption and abuse of public funds, which has cost the country billions of dollars. BY VENERANDA LANGA VMCZ chairperson, Aleck...
Local journalists urged to sharpen investigative journalism skills
LOCAL Journalists have been urged to sharpen their investigative journalism skills by U.S based International Investigative Journalism (IJ) Trainer Lucinda Fleeson. BY TAFADZWA TSEISI Speaking on the sidelines of an Editors reception hosted by the Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) on...
Freedom is a right, repeal draconian laws
The rights to freedom of expression, association and assembly are vital to every democratic society. Read more https://www.dailynews.co.zw/articles/2016/05/31/freedom-is-a-right-repeal-draconian-laws Source: Daily News
Editors welcome investigative journalism fund
Editors heading various media houses in Bulawayo have welcomed the initiative by the Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) to set up an investigative journalism fund. On 27 May 2016, VMCZ launched the investigative journalism fund in the city, with several editors drawn from local media...
Broadcast or surrender licences: Kindness Paradza
BULAWAYO/MUTARE — Commercial radio stations which were licenced in March last year and are yet to go on air should broadcast or surrender their licences to other players, a Member of Parliament has said. A Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Information Media and Broadcasting Services member,...
VMCZ launches investigative journalism fund
THE Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) yesterday launched an investigative journalism fund aimed at promoting quality, public interest and in-depth reporting in the country.BY NEWSDAY STAFF REPORTERUnder the one-year programme, journalists will be trained on new investigative techniques...
AU commissioner on Zim fact-finding trip
African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights (ACHPR) chairperson Pansy Tlakula is expected in the country tomorrow on a four-day working visit. BY THE STANDARD STAFF REPORTERTlakula will be in Zimbabwe in her capacity as the ACHPR’s special rapporteur on freedom of expression and access to...
Opportunity: AMI launches its 2nd Media Excellence Awards contest
Nairobi-The African Media Initiative is pleased to announce the launch of its pan-African journalism contest -- the 2nd Zimeo Awards for Excellence in Media. The contest is open to professional journalists in Africa reporting or writing for print, radio, TV and digital. At this stage, AMI is...
