Online Reporter
Blessings Chidakwa
Herald Reporter
President Mnangagwa’s launch of the Media and Communications Policy signals a broader push for inclusivity, technological integration, and reform in the country’s information sector, Parliament has said.
The chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Honourable Caston Matewu described the launch as a significant step towards media diversification, particularly in light of rapid global shifts in information consumption and dissemination.
“I think what we are expecting from today’s launch is the diversification of media, given the changes that this world is experiencing,” he said.
Hon Matewu said the policy intends to respond to the evolving dynamics in Zimbabwe’s information space, where traditional journalism is increasingly complemented and in some cases challenged by citizen journalists and digital media platforms.
“So, this is the diversification of our media policy in Zimbabwe,” he said, adding that the policy dovetails with recent legislative reforms, including the Broadcasting Services Amendment Act signed into law this week by President Mnangagwa.
“This is now a culmination of the media landscape to ensure that we have a diversified media landscape in Zimbabwe,” he said.
As Zimbabwe positions itself to modernise its information ecosystem, the policy’s success will likely depend on how effectively it balances innovation, regulation, and the promotion of diverse voices in the national discourse.
