Section 62 of the Constitution guarantees the right to access to information. However, the continued existence of restrictive laws such as the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA) and Official Secrets Act (OSA), among others, erode guarantees enshrined in the Constitution. AIPPA provisions, not in sync with the Constitution are: ‐ Section 5 of AIPPA which limits access to information which is in the hands of a public body. Secondly, this section also restricts the exercise of this right to citizens and residents of Zimbabwe. This is in contravention of Section 62 of the Constitution which states that the right to access information can be exercised by every person, and it is applicable to information stored by public, State, and private bodies. ‐ Sections 64 and 80 of AIPPA which criminalise “abuse of freedom of expression” and “abuse of journalistic privilege” respectively. These provisions contradict Section 61 of the Constitution which protects the right to freedom of expression and media freedom. The continued discord between legislation and the Constitution goes beyond being a rights issue because it also affects Zimbabwe’s business prospects on the global stage. For instance, Section 65 of AIPPA restricts foreigners from owning mass media services (mass media services include print and broadcast media which are intended to be read, seen or heard, as the case may be, by an unlimited number of people). Furthermore, the data protection provisions found in AIPPA are insufficient when tested against the European Union’s current General Data Protection Regulations. These insufficiencies make Zimbabwe an unattractive destination for data and information, thus effectively counteracting government efforts in opening Zimbabwe to business. Information assists citizens as well as business in making informed decisions and choices on matters affecting their lives and operations. This entails proactive public interest disclosure of information to instil transparency and accountability in public institutions. Regrettably, requests for information by MISA Zimbabwe from various public institutions under the annual MISA Regional Transparency Assessment surveys, points to a culture of inefficiency and entrenched secrecy in public institutions. Results of the surveys which are released on the International Day for Universal Access to Information, analyse the ease or difficult with which the public can access relevant information.