been duly authorised by the Zimbabwe Media Commission pending the issuance of new accreditation cards. 4. Internet Freedoms and Freedom of Expression This discussion explored the state of freedom of expression in Zimbabwe especially online. This focused on the existent legislative provisions and how they impact exercise of internet rights and or digital rights. Izaak Minnaar also shared insights on the existent international standards and best practices while Hlengiwe Dube discussed some of her findings in the report she contributed to on Freedom of Expression in the Southern African Region during Covid-19 times. 5. Elections, Internet Governance and Digital Rights In 2020, several countries in Southern Africa had presidential elections lined up. In June 2020, Malawi had had its own elections while Tanzania had also scheduled it’s elections for October 2020. This discussion was therefore timely and critical as it explored issues relating to freedom of expression, media diversity, hate speech and misinformation. Media and Elections Consultant Izak Minnaar, also shared critical insights on some existing international documents guiding elections and digital rights. 6. Media Lawyers Network Webinar Series MISA Zimbabwe in partnership with the International Senior Lawyers Project conducted a webinar series to assist lawyers under the Media Lawyers Network on strategic litigation to promote freedom of expression. This discussion unpacked the precedence set by countries from Europe and from a regional perspective, Cathrine Anite, a member of the High Level Panel for Media Freedom also trained the lawyers. Local lawyers like Chris Mhike and Advocate Brian Hungwe were also among the discussants bringing relevance and contextualizing the issues. 7. Media Lawyers Network Webinar Series MISA Zimbabwe in partnership with the International Senior Lawyers Project conducted a webinar series to assist lawyers under the Media Lawyers on strategic litigation to promote freedom of expression. This discussion unpacked the precedence set by countries from Europe and from a regional perspective. Cathrine Anite, a member of the High Level Panel for Media Freedom also trained the lawyers. Local lawyers Chris Mhike and Advocate Brian Hungwe were also among the discussants. 28