Social media certainly has a role to equip the citizen. The voter. 

The Zimbabwean media has been clear and categorical in their quest to self-regulate in line and sync with the Windhoek Declaration principles.

The notable improvements in particular the flighting of opposition political advertisments are reflective of that stakeholders' commitment.

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.

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.

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.

It would not be entirely truthful to suggest that the reintroduction of the PVO Bill was a surprise.

Never mind that readers often use headlines to formulate opinions —  without even reading the full text of the news story.

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.

The obvious counter argument is that public figures, colossal enough to generate this much attention five years after having physically departed from planet earth

That the ZBC has failed in fulfilling the constitutional and professional obligation of impartiality, diversity and accessibility is no longer a moot question.