Malvern Mkudu

Advocacy Specialist

[TheGirlsTable @table_girls]

The Portfolio Committee on Media and Broadcasting Services is currently conducting public hearings on the Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill.

Join TGT in collaboration with MISA Zimbabwe as we unpack the Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill tonight at 18:30. Our guests are Nigel Nyamutumbu, Nonhlanhla Mabhikwa, and Jacqueline Chikano.
#HerVoice

[Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association (BPRA) @byopra]

We are glad to be featured in the @NewsDayZimbabwe following the training we had in partnership with @misazimbabwe on access to information.

Read the article on the link below!

https://t.co/pbMKiokuom

@DiakoniaAfrica @Perngoma

#AccessToInformation
#FreedomOfInformationAct

[Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association (BPRA) @byopra]

An access to information workshop is currently underway, organized by @misazimbabwe in collaboration with @byopra. This initiative aims to enhance understanding and implementation of information access rights, promoting transparency and accountability in Zimbabwe.
@DiakoniaAfrica

[Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association (BPRA) @byopra]

The facilitator from @misazimbabwe emphasizes that the Freedom of Information Act grants individuals the right to request information from public bodies. Under this Act, public entities are obligated to respond to these requests within 21 days.

@DiakoniaAfrica

[Malvern Mkudu @MkuduMalvern]

@byopra @misazimbabwe @DiakoniaAfrica #2024isyearofFoIA

[Hon. Darlington Chigumbu🇿🇼 @chigumbu_]

Today I attended a policy brief workshop organised by @misazimbabwe Zimbabwe which Highlighted some gaps in our Cyber security and Data Protection Act.

Mr Innocent Madongwe gave a very insightful presentation that highlighted some gaps/issues in our Cyber security and Data protection laws. He used our Constitution and International standards to justify these gaps/issues.

The noted gaps are in the following areas;

1. Designation of @Potraz_zw as the National Data Authority.
2. Principles relating to processing of personal Data.
3. Rights of Data Subjects.
4. Security Breach.
5. Obligations of Data Controllers.
6. Cross border Data transfere.
7. Data subject remedies.

He also addressed some issues with our Surveillance legislation. On Surveillance he raised the following issues;

1. Lack of Judicial oversight
2. Bulk communication Surveillance
3. Handling of Intercepted communications
4. Notification of Surveillance.
5. Public oversight.

During plenary I also Highlighted how the Act is silent on AI, be that as it may the act provides a fair ground to regulate data usage in AI models.

[Malvern Mkudu @MkuduMalvern]

@ProudNyakuni @zzidawu @signsofhopezim @communitypodium @ZELA_Infor #2024isyearofFOIA Makorokoto

[Malvern Mkudu @MkuduMalvern]

@sam_signsofhope @Zim_Media_Com @ChichiLuciasi @PoloSibanda @NkosiDibiti @DecoDecent2 @misazimbabwe #2024isyearofFOIA Amhlophe!

[Zimbabwe Media Commission @Zim_Media_Com]

#NationalDisabilityExpo
Our Public Information & Compliance Manager conveys the critical need for ensuring that all individuals, regardless of ability, have equal #accesstoinformation.
@signsofhopezim @misazimbabwe

[#AccessToInformation @signsofhopezim]

Day we'll spent #NationalDisabilityExpo2024. Nearly 7 out of 10 people we surveyed had no prior knowledge of the #FOIA. Happy to collaborate with @misazimbabwe and @Zim_Media_Com in raising awareness.
#AccessToInformation
@communitypodium @MatoboYouth @amnesty_zim @DecoDecent2

[Malvern Mkudu @MkuduMalvern]

@Zim_Media_Com @signsofhopezim @misazimbabwe 2024 is the year of the Freedom of Information Act!

[Malvern Mkudu @MkuduMalvern]

@signsofhopezim @IRIglobal @misazimbabwe @QUAPAZ1 @communitypodium @DeafZimTrust @liberaldiplomat @ProjectVote263 @OfTariro @ecozim 2024 Is the year of the Freedom of Information Act !

[Malvern Mkudu @MkuduMalvern]

@Zim_Media_Com @signsofhopezim 2024 is the year of the Freedom of Information Act .

[Zimbabwe Media Commission @Zim_Media_Com]

📍Bindura
ZMC, in collaboration with @signsofhopezim, is exhibiting at this year's #NationalDisabilityExpo.
The exhibit aims to create awareness about #AccessToInformation through the #FreedomofInformationAct, and how such access should be made inclusive for all

[TheGirlsTable @table_girls]

Empowering Young Women in Bulawayo to Combat Misinformation
By Providence Moyo

In a commendable effort to equip young women with essential skills to discern and counter misinformation, The Girls Table organized a training session in Bulawayo focused on nurturing critical thinking in information consumption.

During the workshop, participants were provided with crucial tools and methodologies to evaluate the credibility of information and distinguish it from falsehoods and disinformation. The overarching goal was to empower these young women to become vigilant consumers and sharers of information, thereby contributing to a more informed and resilient community.

"It's crucial for young women to be equipped with the ability to critically analyse the vast amount of information presented to them every day. We want to empower them to be discerning, active participants in public discourse," stated Bekezela Mguni, a representative from The Girls Table.

The training session facilitated by Lifaqane Nare, the Director at Factcheck Zim encompassed practical exercises and discussions designed to foster a deep understanding of the mechanisms behind misinformation and its potential impact on society. By honing their critical thinking skills, the participants are now better prepared to identify and counteract misinformation in various contexts, including social media, traditional media, and everyday conversations.

One of the participants, Rumbidzai Mhlanga, expressed her enthusiasm for the training, saying, “This workshop has opened my eyes to the importance of verifying information before accepting and sharing it. I feel more empowered to question and challenge dubious narratives."

Moreover, the training incorporated insights from experienced fact-checkers, thereby providing the participants with firsthand knowledge and best practices in discerning the validity of information.

The significance of this initiative cannot be overstated, as it represents a proactive step toward cultivating a community of informed and critical thinkers who are equipped to confront the pervasive issue of misinformation.

The Girls Table reaffirmed its commitment to expanding such initiatives to reach more communities, with the shared vision of fostering a society that actively safeguards against misinformation and malicious content.

In conclusion, the training session in Bulawayo served as a beacon of hope, illuminating the path toward a future where misinformation holds no power over individuals who have been armed with the invaluable tool of critical thinking.
#HerVoice

[MISA Zimbabwe @misazimbabwe]

📍Kariba : Belated Provincial Wolrd Press Freedom Day Commemorations.

We are hosting an engagement meeting with the media, Legislators, @PoliceZimbabwe and @Zim_Media_Com under our localised theme- Positioning the media to amplify the environment story for a sustainable future.

[MISA Zimbabwe @misazimbabwe]

The commemorations started with a tour where the journalists inspected equipment at the Kariba dumpsite.

#WPFD24
#EnvironmentStory
#SustainableFuture

[J. N Muchazoreka @JMuchazoreka]

Ongoing belated Manicaland Province Word Press Freedom Day commemorations @misazimbabwe. #press

[MISA Zimbabwe @misazimbabwe]

📍Gwanda : Belated Provincial Wolrd Press Freedom Day Commemorations.

We are hosting an engagement meeting with the media, Legislators, @PoliceZimbabwe and @Zim_Media_Com under our localised theme- Positioning the media to amplify the environment story for a sustainable future.

[MISA Zimbabwe @misazimbabwe]

📍Gweru : Belated Provincial Wolrd Press Freedom Day Commemorations.

Engagement meeting with the Legislators, the @PoliceZimbabwe and @Zim_Media_Com under our localised theme- Positioning the media to amplify the environment story for a sustainable future.

#WPFD2024