Advice for journalists covering sexual assault stories
From The Boston Globe’s 2002 coverage of sexual abuses within the Catholic Church to the current allegations against Bill Cosby, news coverage of sexual assault cases has reached an all-time high over recent years.“There has never, in the history of journalism, been this kind of sustained,...
Journalism is about getting facts right, says Mushohwe
Government does not want to see journalists being unnecessarily arrested, but media practitioners should erase the notion that the Bill of Rights was made for them alone, Information, Media and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Christopher Mushohwe has said.Speaking during a familiarisation tour...
VMCZ Annual Break Notice
Dear Colleagues and Partners Please be advised that the Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) will be closed for its annual break from today Friday 18 December 2015 to 11 January 2016. Should you have any urgent business, call 0772125658/9 or email director@vmcz.co.zw /...
Digital Media Code of Ethics
INTRODUCTIONThis Code serves to provide the basic ethical standards for Online Content Creators operating in Zimbabwe or disseminating information into Zimbabwe. This Code outlines the basic ethical guidelines that online content creators should observe when publishing material for public...
‘Grace sees light on media functions’
FIRST Lady Grace Mugabe’s sudden U-turn on her tirade targeted at journalists and showering them with praises on Friday, could be a positive sign she has seen the light on media functions.Grace last week praised journalists saying they were “my hardworking children”, but attacked senior party...
‘Scribes urged to unite in the wake of arrest threats’
JOURNALISTS should unite in the wake of threats of arrests of more media practitioners, with government reportedly angling to create a case around the lack of ethical practices to justify a fresh crackdown. BY MOSES MATENGA Speaking at a Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe Quill Speak discussion...
Media self-regulation valuable in pursuit of Press freedom
MEDIA self-regulation is a valuable model in pursuit of Press freedom, professionalism and healthy interaction between journalists and consumers of news and information.By Loughty DubeThe Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) is a vital vehicle for the promotion of this much-cherished...
IN DEFENCE OF VOLUNTARY MEDIA COUNCIL OF ZIMBABWE
MEDIA self-regulation is a valuable model in pursuit of Press freedom, professionalism and healthy interaction between journalists and consumers of news and information.LOUGHTY DUBE (VMCZ Executive Director) The Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) is a vital vehicle for the promotion of...
“Digital Media requires Innovation”
Journalism students should innovate and think of startups that can make them employers as the conventional media industry shrinks in the face of digital technology, Alpha Media Holdings Online Editor John Mokwetsi has said.By Takunda ManduraDelivering a guest lecture on the impact of digital and...
VMCZ Statement on arrest of Sunday Mail Editor and Reporters
The Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) condemns in the strongest terms the arrest and detention of Sunday Mail Editor, Mabasa Sasa, investigative Editor Brian Chitemba and reporter Tinashe Farawo, over a story which alleged that a syndicate comprising police officers, Parks and Wildlife...
