Zimbabwe
Activism, however, does not translate into a profound impact. And
too often action is missing. For example, when The Daily News was
closed, one would have expected all journalists to sign a protest
resolution. Out of fear this did not happen.
When the Media and Information Commission demanded that MISA
register as a mass media organisation under AIPPA, the Chapter
initially refused and mounted a court case. Government however
amended AIPPA in a manner that covered organisations like MISA
rendering the court action invalid.
SCORES:
Individual scores:

1, 2, 3, 2, 4, 2, 3, 2, 4

Average Score:

2.5

Overall score for sector 1:

1.4

African Media Barometer - Zimbabwe 2006

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