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Cabinet has approved two Media Bills the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) Amendment Bill and the Media Practitioners Bill.
Speaking during the Cabinet Briefing Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Monica Mutsvangwa said the two bills seeks to reform the media industry through providing an inclusive regulatory framework.
“Cabinet received and approved the principles to amend the Zimbabwe Media Commission Act [Chapter 10:35], as presented by the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Hon. Monica Mutsvangwa. Cabinet wishes to inform the public that the Zimbabwe Media Commission Act is being amended to incorporate proposals by stakeholders following extensive consultations that were carried out.
“The amendments will seek, among other provisions, to provide for additional functions of the Zimbabwe Media Commission, which will include accrediting of local and foreign media practitioners; registration of Mass Media Services; and the regulation and quality assurance of journalism and mass media communication training, delegation of disciplinary powers to professional bodies registered with the Commission; and Payment of annual levies into the Media Fund by registered media services.”
Mutsvangwa added that the Media Practitioners Bill will bring professionalism to the media sector through the implementation of Code of Ethics.
“Cabinet received and approved the principles for the proposed Media Practitioners Bill, as presented by the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Hon. Monica Mutsvangwa. Cabinet wishes to inform the public that the Media Practitioners Bill will provide parameters for media co-regulation and bring professionalism to the media sector through the implementation of Codes of Ethics.
“The Bill will seek, among other provisions, to provide for, establishment of professional bodies for purposes of disciplining members through delegated powers of the Zimbabwe Media Commission, the duties of the professional bodies, and the drafting of a Code of Ethics by each professional body,” she said.
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