Zimbabwe Media Commission cannot force ZEC to share info under FOI Act due to ZEC's independence.

The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has stated it cannot compel the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) to share information under the Freedom of Information Act, as Zec operates independently. ZMC Executive Secretary Godwin Phiri emphasized Zec's authority over electoral matters, while ZMC's role is to facilitate access to information from public entities. ZMC is conducting outreach to educate these entities about the FOI Act and encourage transparency.

October 14, 2024
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