MISA ZIMBABWE @25 COMMEMORATIONS MISA Zimbabwe commemorated its 25th anniversary. MISA Zimbabwe registered its Deed of Trust in 1996. Since then, it has been a thought leader and at the forefront of campaigning for media freedom, freedom of expression, freeing up of the airwaves and digital rights in Zimbabwe. To mark the event, the organisation produced a special newspaper supplement: MISA Zimbabwe @25: Reflections on media law reforms. The commemorations came at a time when MISA Zimbabwe had taken over the role of coordinating the MISA Regional Secretariat, this is testament to MISA Zimbabwe’s continued growth over the years. Chairperson of MISA Zimbabwe Board of Trustees, Cris Chinaka, said: “MISA Zimbabwe, as a national chapter and as a member of the regional collective, needs to continue playing the role that it has been critically fulfilling over the years: offering strong thought and inspiring leadership in the implementation of impactful and practical programmes in the information and media sphere. “Other chapters in southern Africa have acknowledged this key contribution by electing the MISA Zimbabwe National Governing Council (NGC) chairperson, Golden Maunganidze, and national director, Tabani Moyo, as chairperson MISA Regional Governing Council and director MISA Regional, respectively. “This leadership responsibility means there is a need to take stock of the past and the present, and to look ahead to the challenges of the future.” https://zimbabwe.misa.org/2021/12/18/25-years-on-reflections-on-media-law-reforms/ 29