Association Of Exiled Journalists of Zimbabwe
This is a UK based news website run by Zimbabwean exile journalists in the UK. It publishes general news as well as sports and entertainment.
www.zimbabwejournalist.com

Federation of African Media Women
Established in 1985, FAMWZ’s functions are to identify and implement strategies to meet the professional concerns of Zimbabwe media women.

Encourage the exchange of ideas and information between Zimbabwean media women and grassroots communities.

To lobby, advocate and facilitate the creation of a more gender sensitive and inclusive media environment and.
monitor and correct the portrayal of women in the media.

To encourage and support women’s participation in decision making and ownership of the media and other industries.
P.O. Box 10439, Harare, Zimbabwe
Tel: +263-(0)4-740945, (0)912-915223, (0)23-292880
+263-(0)4-740230
famwz@mweb.co.zw

MISA-Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe chapter was established in 1997 and has a membership drawn from media practitioners and media houses. It also has associated members with an interest in media freedom and freedom of speech.
www.misa.org

Media Monitoring Project of Zimbabwe
The MMPZ, was formed in the year 2000 to monitor and analyse news and current affairs on television, radio and the print media in Zimbabwe, to promote responsible journalism.

The MMPZ monitors media to determine conformity to international standards of press freedom and acceptable professional ethical standards of journalism. Highly reccommended for media organisations and journalists, who want to measure their performance and work.
monitors@mmpz.org.zw
www.mmpz.org.zw

Media Council of Zimbabwe
Launched in June 2007, the MCZ, is a body meant to act as a self-regulatory body for Zimbabwean journalists. The council serves to mediate in disputes between journalists and the general public. The council was set up on the basis that journalists, themselves should regulate their operations, solve disputes amicably without arrests, harassment or closures. The intention is to make sure journalistsIt is run by journalists, lawyers, clerics etc. Publishers and editors are also represented.

Media Information Commission Formed under the Access To Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the MIC has largely been there to act as the Media Hangman. Its chairman, ironically a former Mass Communication lecturere at the Harare Polytechnic, Tafataona Mahoso, has used the commission to harss journalists and close down several media houses, including the Daily News.
The MIC was formed
in 2002 and all journalists are required to be registered, with the it, failure to which they will be unable to work as journalists. Journalists are required to be register annually.To be registered as a journalist, one must be Zimbabwean citizen and based in Zimbabwe. Failure to do may result in a two-year jail term or a fine.

The commission has the power to “discipline ” journalists after affording them a “fair hearing”. The commission may delete a journalist’s name from the register, order his/her suspension for a specified period and impose conditions it deems fit subject to which he/she shall be allowed to practice.

Under the Act, the commission is supposed to ensure people have access to information and control of Nmass media services and receive and act upon comments from the public about the administration and performance of the media.
PO Box CY 7700
Causeway, Harare, Zimbabwe
Tel +263-(0)4-703416

Zimbabwe Union Of Journalists
Formed in 1985 from the remains of the Guild of Journalists. It represents all journalists in Zimbabwe’s private and public media
admin@zuj.co.zw
info@zuj.co.zw

SOUTHERN AFRICAN MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS

The Nordic Sadc Journalism Training Centre
NSJ is southern africa’s regional mid-career training institution for journalists and media managers offering scholarships. Formed in 1993, NSJ exists to support the development of free and independent quality press in the SADC region.
www.nsjtraining.org

The Institute for the Advancement of Journalism
Based in Johannesburg South Africa, the Institute for theAdvancement of Journalism provides training for print and broadcasting skills to journalists throughout Africa.

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS

www.iaj.co.zaPoynter Institute
Based in the United States, Poynter Institute is according to their website, a school for journalists, future journalists and their teachers.

The Institute holds seminars on issues such as broadcast/ online journalism, education, ethics , leadership and management among others.

The institute also hold workshops where it can dispatch faculty members to newsrooms for special programs. Publications etc.
For More Info from journalists outside the US
www.poytner.org

Reporters Without Borders
Fights for press freedom by defending journ’s persecuted for doing their jobs, fights against laws that undermine press freedom and works to improve the safety for journalists.
www.rsf.org

International Federation of Journalists
The IFJ works to defend press freedom and peaks for journalists within the United Nations and the international trade union movement. It helps journalists worldwide to fight for their industrial and professional rights and also has a fund to fund humanitarian aid for journalists in need.
www.ifj.org

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While every effort has been made to be accurate, www.mediainzimbabwe.com does not accept any repsonsiblity for any errors. The list of organizations is not exhaustive and readers can contact individual organizations for additional information.