Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services

Ministry of Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services / Media, Information and Broadcasting Services is in the government of Zimbabwe.

See Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe.
See Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services.

History

In 1987, these functions were handled by the Ministry of Information, Posts and Telecommunications, under Nathan Shamuyarira. It was responsible for news dissemination through the mass media and for the postal and telecommunications services. ^[1]

Following the 23-24 August 2023 elections, President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced his new cabinet on 11 September 2023. The Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services is headed by Jenfan Muswere.

Functions

Dynamic media and information policies that promote rights, the country’s development and national sovereignty.
Administration of information-related Acts for fulfillment and compliance.
Information services to the citizenry on Government policies, programmes, and other public issues.
Articulation of Government position and views on national issues.
Articulating Zimbabwe’s position and view internationally.
Supporting government Ministries and department in the development of information-related structures; in the development and expression of national culture, as well as forging national unity, identity, cohesion, and consensus;
Image-building of Government and the country;
Providing rural information services to bridge the information divide;
Providing platforms for artists;
Participating in Fairs, Shows, and Exhibitions;
Providing Training in information and media skills;
Regulating Information and the media industry;
Laying media infrastructure and platforms;
Diarizing Government events and activities