February 13, 2019

Shingai Nyoka
BBC Africa, Harare


[image: image.png]Reuters
Currently the law restricts who can own media companies in ZimbabweImage
caption: Currently the law restricts who can own media companies in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s cabinet has promised to repeal a controversial law long used to
suppress the media.

The Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act has been the
leading weapon in stifling media freedom.

During former President Robert Mugabe’s rule it was used to arrest
journalists and shut down newspapers.

It places restrictions on media ownership and who can be employed as a
journalist.

Parliament is expected to introduce three new laws to replace it.

The change is part of the package of political reforms that President
Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government has promised to implement to improve
relations with the West.

Critics says the government has dragged its feet in changing laws that
violate the constitution adopted in 2013.









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