VMCZ Statement on the arrest of Zimbabwe Independent Editor and Chief Reporter

The Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) condemns the arrest of the editor of the Zimbabwe Independent, Dumisani Muleya and the paper’s chief reporter Owen Gagare by the Zimbabwe Republic Police for allegedly publishing falsehoods. 

Issue Date: 3 May 2013 Theme: Safe to Speak: Securing Freedom of Expression in All Media The Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) joins all Zimbabweans and the rest of the world in commemorating World Press Freedom Day on 03 May 2013. This year’s commemorations come at a time when Zimbabwe...

The Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) acknowledges discussions and consultations currently taking place among media stakeholders on the Media Freedom and Transparency Bill being proposed as a Private Member’s Bill by the Media, Information and Communication Technology Portfolio Committee...