Zimbabwe is drafting a new social media law to address concerns about unregulated use and improve social media governance, which is lacking across Africa, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Jenfan Muswere said.
He criticized the current unregulated environment, saying that it allows "ghost accounts" to demonize the country and that some former journalists have become biased "cashvists" lacking journalistic integrity.
The ministry aims to effectively govern social media with new legislation holding users accountable, Muswere added. He also asserted that Zimbabwe's existing governance structure ensures access to information through various officials.
Muswere emphasized the government's transparency, stating that the ministry will continue Q&A sessions with ministers and media tours to showcase government projects and provide journalists with firsthand access.