disorders, access to information. Workshop on promoting a healthy information eco-system This workshop was held in conjunction with the Centre for Human Rights - University of Pretoria. The workshop was conducted prior to elections in the country and focused on creating a healthy ecosystem in the media industry during elections. Civil society oganisations, journalists, parliamentarians were invited to discuss and map the way forward. One of the major objectives of the workshop was to counter misinformation disorders that are prevalent during elections. Fact-checking sources was discussed at length, and stakeholders were encouraged to verify information before sharing. The workshop explored the concepts of misinformation and disinformation and its impact on elections and democracy in general. It covered regulatory responses to disinformation in Zimbabwe and the opportunities and threats which these responses may pose to human rights, particularly freedom of expression. The analysis was guided by international human rights law and standards relating to freedom of expression, including Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), Article 9 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and other relevant human rights instruments. The participants were also introduced to LEXOTA, an interactive online tool that tracks and analyses laws and policies related to the restriction of freedom of expression across Sub-Saharan Africa. Participants discussed how political actors can ensure relevant regulations are in compliance with international laws and standards, and effectively guide government action. outcome • Participants were capacitated with a tool – LEXOTA to keep track on laws and polices around the region. • They also agreed on the need for a multi-stakeholder approach to tackling misinformation disorders. International Day for Universal Access to Information MISA commemorated the International Day for Universal Access to Information on 28 September 2023 in Harare under the universal theme: The importance of the online space for access to information. The theme was instructive and timely in this era of convergence, where citizens increasingly access information on the internet. MISA Zimbabwe, during the commemorations, stressed the need for the Zimbabwe Media Commission and the Ministry of Information Publicity to raise awareness on the Freedom of Information Act and training of relevant government officials on the mechanics of the Freedom of Information Regulations to 11 MISA Zimbabwe Annual Report 2023