CHAPTER 5: SIGNIFICANT THEMES amongst new radio stations, concerns about print media sustainability, the impact of internet shutdowns on democratic processes, the decline in levels of ethical practice, and the proliferation of fake news, disinformation and misinformation. Recommendations included a discussion on the establishment of an employment council for journalists; the alignment of laws that affect the media with the 2013 constitution; a recognition of the Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe as a self-regulatory body; improved salaries and working conditions for journalists; investment in the training of journalists and editors; collaboration between media houses, journalists and training institutions; the need to support law reform efforts of media and civil society organisations; and standardisation of training curricula. 46 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER 11 YEARS IN REVIEW