Harassment of journalists and media violations on a rise: While cases of media violations relatively declined with the advent of the inclusive government and during the period under review, media stakeholders remain concerned due to sporadic cases of harassment and the arbitrary arrests of journalists. This situation arises from the continued existence of repressive legislation such as the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA), the Public Order and Security Act (POSA), and the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act. In calling for the repealing of these pieces of legislation, we also urge the Inclusive Government to condemn these violations and ensure the safety and security of journalists as they conduct their professional duties. The acknowledgement in article 19 of the GPA that reforms in the media will be done under AIPPA and the Broadcasting Services Act (BSA) shows that genuine reform in the media remains a contested terrain given the restrictive nature of the acts. It is foolhardy to believe that the acts which led to the closure of the media space for the past decade can be the foundation of reforming the very same media space. The ZMC’s status under AIPPA is, at best, a precarious one. AIPPA is a draconian piece of legislation that perpetuates a highly restrictive media environment in Zimbabwe. Under AIPAA, no one is allowed to run a mass media service until registering with the ZMC. Yet the procedures for registration are onerous and the ZMC lacks the capacity to streamline them. Furthermore, non-citizens are prohibited from holding shares in mass media companies; meaning that it is nearly impossible for these media outlets to receive foreign funding. AIPPA also determines that only citizens and permanent residents can work as journalists in Zimbabwe. While aliens and non-residents can get accreditation through the ZMC, it will not last for more than 60 days. Unless AIPPA is repealed or significantly modified, genuine media freedom in Zimbabwe will remain illusory. As of June this year, MISA-Zimbabwe issued 27 Alerts— some of which involved the harassment, arrests and appearances of journalists in the criminal courts, namely Vincent Kahiya, Constantine Chimakure, Feluna Nleya, Nevanji Madanhire, Stanley Kwenda, Mashundu Netsianda and Golden Maunganidze. More specifically, on 21 March 2010 freelance photojournalist Andrison Manyere was arrested at Harare Magistrates Courts for merely filming the arrival of individuals charged with attempting to overthrow the Zimbabwean government. On 31 March 2010, journalist Stanley Gama was summoned to Harare Central Police Station. There Gama was interrogated because of an article published in The Sunday Times Zimbabwe edition. The article outlined an alleged urban land acquisition scam and involved Minister of Local Government Ignatius Chombo and businessman Philip Chiyangwa. Community Radio Initiatives in Masvingo and Gweru have also been denied police clearance to undertake their outreach activities. Broadcasting monopoly: Despite the parties’ pledge to democratize the broadcasting sector, ZBC still enjoys a broadcasting monopoly. This is because the coalition is yet to appoint the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) that would license aspiring private broadcasters. Although the Information Ministry unilaterally tried to set up the board in October 2009, it was subsequently rejected as a nullity as the move was in violation of the GPA, which compelled parties to consult CIVIL SOCIETY MONITORING MECHANISM (CISOMM) SIX MONTH SHADOW REPORT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE INCLUSIVE OF ZIMBABWE 33