acknowledgement of the fact that the provision might not be able to meet the objective test of constitutionality. It is trite to note that in 2015, the Constitutional Court found that this crime was inconsistent with the freedom of expression guaranteed by Section 20 (1) of the former Constitution. Incorporating the same crime in the current draft Bill is tantamount to revival of this unconstitutional act under a different guise. social media Social media is an umbrella term which describes internet based instant messaging platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and Instagram. As the prices of Internet enabled smartphones have steadily dropped, more Zimbabweans are connecting to the Internet via these mobile devices. This is reflected in the quarterly reports published by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), in the past two years. By mid-2016, an estimated 92% of Zimbabweans accessing the Internet did so through mobile devices. Popular social media services in Zimbabwe are Facebook, and WhatsApp. Recently, the number of Zimbabweans who actively use Twitter and Instagram, has also risen. In a country with high voice-call rates, coupled with a political environment where freedom of association is sometimes restricted, social media has provided affordable and relatively safe platforms for Zimbabweans with similar interests to “meet-up” and share their views. This has significantly improved the flow and accessibility of information in the country. Unfortunately some of the information shared by citizens also reflects on governance issues, including important issues such as management of the current economic crisis.