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The dichotomy of manufacturing consent, building resistance
Social media certainly has a role to equip the citizen. The voter.
By Nigel Nyamutumbu
Sep. 4, 2022
Abigail Gamanya: Life on the battlefront, victory in death
Ndaifunga kuti hameno munhu akangwara
By Nigel Nyamutumbu
Oct. 14, 2022
Negotiating media reforms in a complex environment
The Zimbabwean media has been clear and categorical in their quest to self-regulate in line and sync with the Windhoek Declaration principles.
By Nigel Nyamutumbu
May. 7, 2023
Unpacking factors influencing media conduct during elections
The notable improvements in particular the flighting of opposition political advertisments are reflective of that stakeholders' commitment.
By Nigel Nyamutumbu
Aug. 27, 2023
The Zim media national question
The media, outside the question of ownership — is ideally the fourth arm of the state with a watchdog role over the executive, legislature and judiciary.
By Nigel Nyamutumbu
Nov. 26, 2023
Media budget vote disenfranchises citizens right to information
The budget vote for the digitization program, which is my second point, is extremely low to the extent that at this rate the process will be completed in 2030.
By Nigel Nyamutumbu
Dec. 10, 2023
The connotations of Winky D’s assertion of radio blackout
As yet, another year is upon us to work on, and engage upon media reforms, it is prudent for all and sundry to join in the campaign.
By Nigel Nyamutumbu
Jan. 7, 2024
PVO Bill reincarnate is a worse nightmare
It would not be entirely truthful to suggest that the reintroduction of the PVO Bill was a surprise.
By Nigel Nyamutumbu
Mar. 17, 2024
Digital security consciousness beyond the 'mjolo pandemic'
Never mind that readers often use headlines to formulate opinions — without even reading the full text of the news story.
By Nigel Nyamutumbu
May. 19, 2024
Obituary: Lucy Yasini: A symbol of journalistic resistance
Image matters most to any right thinking human being. Worse one that wields the levers of power and seeks to manufacture consent.
By Nigel Nyamutumbu
Jun. 20, 2024
Media co-regulation in Zimbabwe: The scores and challenge ahead
There’s an opportunity to improve the media sector in Zimbabwe, at least on the basis of positive policy pronouncements and legislative intent.
By Nigel Nyamutumbu
Aug. 14, 2024
The nexus between Zimbabwe’s advertising trends and media industry sustainability
The situation is not any better for traditional electronic media, radio and television, never mind that the former remains the most accessible form of media.
By Nigel Nyamutumbu
Sep. 22, 2024
Preserving Mtukudzi’s legacy beyond family differences
The obvious counter argument is that public figures, colossal enough to generate this much attention five years after having physically departed from planet earth
By Nigel Nyamutumbu
Sep. 29, 2024
Redefining Broadcasting Services Act reform agenda
That the ZBC has failed in fulfilling the constitutional and professional obligation of impartiality, diversity and accessibility is no longer a moot question.
By Nigel Nyamutumbu
Nov. 3, 2024
Reimagining African philanthropy in the digital age
The APN Assembly is a bi-annual convection of stakeholders in the philanthropic, developmental and civic society sectors
By Tarisai Jangara and Nigel Nyamutumbu
Nov. 17, 2024
