Misa challenges Zec Media Monitoring Committee

MEDIA Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) yesterday filed an urgent High Court Chamber application challenging the constitution of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Media Monitoring Committee

In terms of section 160K of the Electoral Act, the Zec has a mandate to monitor media coverage during the electoral period.

Misa Zimbabwe said it was of the view that Zec does not have the resources or the capacity to effectively monitor media during this year’s elections.

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