October 2020 - Access to information

09 OCT

Lack of access to vital information, its implications on vital institutions in Zimbabwe

By Nyasha Frank Mpahlo The right of access to information held by the state is a fundamental democratic right which is provided for in the Constitution of Zimbabwe. Therefore, the state has an obligation to ensure that this right is guaranteed and protected. In light of the recent enactment of the Freedom of Information Act […]

Lack of information, vital institutions, Zimbabwe

03 OCT

Lack of access to information, its implications on vital institutions in Zimbabwe

In light of the recent enactment of the Freedom of Information Act and the gazetting of the Cybersecurity and Data Protection Bill, it is imperative to explore the intended benefits of such legal instruments to the broader generality of Zimbabwe’s society.