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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

The dichotomy of manufacturing consent, building resistance

Abigail Gamanya: Life on the battlefront, victory in death

Ndaifunga kuti hameno munhu akangwara

By Nigel Nyamutumbu Oct. 14, 2022

Abigail Gamanya: Life on the battlefront, victory in death

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

Negotiating media reforms in a complex environment

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

Unpacking factors influencing media conduct during elections

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

Media budget vote disenfranchises citizens right to information

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

The connotations of Winky D’s assertion of radio blackout

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

PVO Bill reincarnate is a worse nightmare

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

Digital security consciousness beyond the 'mjolo pandemic'

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

Obituary: Lucy Yasini: A symbol of journalistic resistance

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

Media co-regulation in Zimbabwe: The scores and challenge ahead

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

The nexus between Zimbabwe’s advertising trends and media industry sustainability

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

Preserving Mtukudzi’s legacy beyond family differences

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

Redefining Broadcasting Services Act reform agenda

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

Reimagining African philanthropy in the digital age

What must be rejected in the broadcasting law amendments ?

Media freedoms such as free expression, access to information and academic freedoms are not an end in themselves.

By Nigel Nyamutumbu Dec. 1, 2024

What must be rejected in the broadcasting law amendments ?

First things first: Reform ZBC and citizens will pay

Holding alternative views — including, but not limited to those that the government holds should never be demonised.

By Nigel Nyamutumbu Dec. 22, 2024

First things first: Reform ZBC and citizens will pay

Why presidential term limits are integral to democracy

The need for political investment would be greater than the legal considerations. Worse, if the route is going to involve a referendum or two.

By Nigel Nyamutumbu Feb. 4, 2025

Why presidential term limits are integral to democracy

In defence of Zimbabwe’s tourism industry

This is not to suggest that acts of corruption or misgovernance must not be investigated. Far from it.

By Nigel Nyamutumbu Feb. 27, 2025

In defence of Zimbabwe’s tourism industry

Reimagining Zimbabwe’s constricted civic society in the post aid era

Mutilating the constitution for whatever reason goes beyond partisan interests and is something that should be subjected to public scrutiny and debated freely.

By Nigel Nyamutumbu Mar. 16, 2025