Zimbabwe 'to scrap repressive media law'
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
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.
As such, we are now one step away from the shame of being labelled amongst the world’s worst offenders. This is a national embarrassment that demands an immediate, united response from every corner of our society. Pointing fingers is useless, we must all hold up our hands and play our part in the dealing with this matter.To our government and the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC), the call is for the to adopt decisive leadership and...