Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ)

‘Government Will Not Allow Media To Broadcast Subversive Information That Incites Violence Or Destablises Zimbabwe’ -Charamba

Posted on July 13, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

The Government will not allow the broadcasting media to transmit subversive information that incites violence or destablise the country, Information, Media and Broadcasting Services permanent secretary, Mr George Charamba, has said. Mr Charamba told our Harare Bureau yesterday that the law was clear on the mandate of players in the broadcasting sector and what was expected of them. Last week, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe issued a similar…

Zimbabwe Needs Freedom Of Expression & Freedom Of Media

Posted on January 14, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

Freedom of expression and freedom of the media are part and parcel of fundamental human rights and freedoms that are protected under Section 61 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe. Indeed, every person has the right to freedom of expression, which includes : – freedom to seek, receive and communicate ideas and other information; – freedom of artistic expression and scientific research and creativity and – academic freedom The MDC welcomes the announcement by the Broadcasting…