the Constitution. It is essential to strengthen advocacy for an independent broadcasting regulatory framework that is integrated and responsive to advancements in technology, including but not limited to Artificial Intelligence (AI). The appointment process for the regulatory authority should be subject to parliamentary oversight, and it is necessary to embed public participation and transparency in issuing licenses. Ultimately, the foundation for a democratic framework in the broadcasting sector should be the African Charter on Broadcasting, whose principles ought to be adopted to ensure an independent regulatory framework for broadcasting. Zimbabwe’s broadcasting sector is at a crossroads. Although the longstanding monopoly of the ZBC has been dismantled with the emergence of commercial radio and television stations and the introduction of community broadcasting, the country’s channels of expression remain concentrated in a few hands. This encourages plurality without diversity. The Bill presents parliament and all Zimbabweans with an opportunity to make necessary changes and take significant strides towards reforming the nation’s media. 11