Figure 13: 14: TotalTotal visits and engagement of top news websites in Zimbabwe: Aug-Oct 2023 Figure visits and engagement of top news websites in Zimbabwe: Aug-Oct 2023 (Source: Source:Similarweb.com) GeoPoll 2019 (d) New media New media refers to forms of communication and entertainment that have emerged or evolved with the advancement of digital technologies. These include various digital platforms like the internet, social media, mobile devices, streaming services, virtual reality, and interactive multimedia. New media are characterised by their interactivity, accessibility, and often their ability to facilitate user-generated content and participation. They have transformed how information is produced, distributed, and consumed, leading to shifts in communication patterns, audience engagement, and media consumption habits. (also known as alternative media) have emerged due to the rise in the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs), which distinctly ride on the internet and are mostly accessed via mobile devices. According to the survey, most Zimbabwean citizens have a profile or account on one or more different social media sites or applications. The majority 19 have accounts on WhatsApp (80%) and Facebook (74%). Other fairly common media sites