Gvt to implement media reforms to defend country’s image, promote national interest

The government is set to implement more media reforms after the Cabinet considered and approved the Zimbabwe Media Policy, which seeks to transform the country’s media landscape.

Policy objectives; are -to defend Zimbabwe’s image, sovereignty and territorial integrity; -to achieve a strong and converged digital economy.

It is also aimed at promoting the growth and development of a vibrant, diverse media in Zimbabwe; to transform Zimbabwe’s media landscape.

The new policy seeks to develop and enforce comprehensive code of ethics; -to promote media viability and sustainability; -to advance and protect Zimbabwe’s national interests and to foster a linguistically inclusive media landscape in Zimbabwe.