ZIA Network

Zimbabwe / Inclusive Government Should Fulfil Obligations On Media Freedom

HARARE, Zimbabwe, August 18, 2009/African Press Organization (APO)/ — MISA-Zimbabwe held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Harare on 15 August 2009 during which its Chairperson Loughty Dube urged the inclusive government to fulfil its obligations as required in terms of regional and international instruments that protect media freedom and freedom of expression.

Zimbabwe / Confusion Reigns On Media Commission Nominations

HARARE, Zimbabwe, August 18, 2009/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The autonomy and independence of parliament risks being seriously compromised in a development that also puts into serious question the inclusive government’s respect for constitutional provisions and media freedom.

Zimbabwe Constitution Reforms Resumes after Political Clashes

HARARE, Zimbabwe, July 15, 2009/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Zimbabwe resumed a convention on 14 July 2009 aimed to draw a new constitution which will replace one inked in 1979 before independence from Britain. The convention which started on 13 July 2009 was put to halt due to clashes between rival political parties that exposed tensions within a new unity government.

South Africa / IOM Assists Vulnerable Zimbabwean Migrants to Return Home Voluntarily / IOM is assisting a group of 56 vulnerable Zimbabweans stranded at the Central Methodist Church in Johannesburg to return home voluntarily.

PRETORIA, South Africa, July 10, 2009/African Press Organization (APO)/ —