Hon. Mutseyami Urges AI Regulation to Protect Press Freedom in Zimbabwe

By Heather Buzuzi As Zimbabwe commemorated World Press Freedom Day, Hon. Prosper Chapfiwa Mutseyami raised significant concerns regarding the unregulated ascent of artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism. He warned that while this technology presents major opportunities, it also poses critical threats to media freedom and democracy. Speaking under this year’s theme, “Reporting in the Brave…

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MISA Zimbabwe Warns of Government Pressure, Economic Challenges, and AI Threats to Press Freedom

By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, May 26, 2025 At a belated World Press Freedom Day commemoration in Mutare on Friday, Zimbabwe, the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) raised urgent concerns over escalating threats to media independence, citing government interference, economic instability, and the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on journalism. MISA Board Vice Chairperson…

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