Zimbabwe’s media landscape is dominated by state-controlled media and several draconian laws have a chilling effect on independent journalists. Despite that, there is an increasing media diversity. Several community, campus and commercial radio stations have recently been licensed and there is a creative online space with several start-ups and by now established digital platforms. While radio remains the main source of information, especially in the rural areas, the young urban generation turns to social media and the internet to assess information.
15M
In the 2023 elections, our partner Magamba Networked reached 15 million with inclusive, reliable and relevant information
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partner universities
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media houses in the Media Innovation Programme