Online Reporter
Wallace Ruzvidzo
President Mnangagwa has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to freedom of the press.
In his address at the launch of the Zimbabwe Media Policy at State House this morning, the President acknowledged the impact of emerging technologies in the media landscape, both locally and internationally.
“This policy comes at a time when both global and local media ecosystems are witnessing unprecedented transformation, ushered by emerging technologies,” he said
“AI has reshaped information gathering, analysis, production and sharing.”
The President went on to reaffirm the Second Republic’s commitment to freedom of the press.
“The formulation and launch of this policy is in line with Sections 61 and 62 of the Constitution, which set out fundamental principles guiding our media,” he said.
Government, he added, guarantees that the general citizenry will have unfettered access to factual information.
“The need to protect the users from exploitative practices cannot be overemphasised,” said the President.
He said the media must propagate the country’s development trajectory pursuant to the attainment of an upper-middle-income society by 2030.
The Head of State and Government said Zimpapers’ digital transformation is on course.
Acting Zimpapers Chief Executive Officer Mr William Chikoto and Herald Editor Mrs Victoria Ruzvidzo are among dignitaries in attendance at the launch.
“The modernisation of Zimpapers is now at an advanced stage; it will make the media house more competitive in the digital age,” he said.
