Internet Governance/Freedom of Expression/Access to Information Principle 37 (2) of the Declaration of Principles of Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa calls on States to recognise that universal, equitable, affordable, and meaningful internet access is necessary for realising freedom of expression and access to information. In Zimbabwe, the right to access to information is provided by Section 62 of the Constitution and given effect by the Freedom of Information Act, which lays the firm foundation on the procedures for accessing information held by public institutions. This right may, however, be restricted in the interests of defence, public security, or professional confidentiality to the extent that the restriction is fair, reasonable, necessary and justifiable in a democratic society based on openness, justice, human dignity, equality and freedom. However, in Zimbabwe, internet accessibility is inhibited by a lack of adequate infrastructure and affordability. These issues especially affect rural folk in marginalised communities. This is also compounded by both online and offline restrictions on freedom of expression and access to information, which has seen the arrests of journalists and citizens. Internet and online space have been declared human rights by the United Nations and its agencies, such as the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights (ACHPR), through the revised Declaration on Principles of Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa. Zimbabwe should, therefore, move with speed as part of the family of nations globally to ensure internet and online services are cost-effective and efficiently accessible irrespective of the socio-economic and political divide that defines our society. The Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, modified by the Cyber and Data Protection Act, contains clawback provisions that criminalise falsehood publication. These impacts how members of the public, especially journalists, disseminate information. This comes when Zimbabwe’s online space is plagued with widespread disinformation, which complicates citizens’ access to accurate and reliable information. It is, therefore, critical to collectively harness resources to promote digital and information literacy in detecting and countering misinformation and disinformation, enabling citizens to make informed choices and decisions based on easily verifiable information. Gender Mainstreaming and Access to Information Violence against women is the most pervasive breach of human rights worldwide, which is being worsened by targeting and attacking women, including female journalists who are vocal online. 13