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(ii) the conduct of the press, print and electronic media, and broadcasting;
and
(b) take or recommend disciplinary action against journalists and other persons employed
in the press and other media of communication who are found to have breached any
law or any code of conduct applicable to them.
(3) An Act of Parliament may provide for the regulation of the press and other media of
communication.
12.19 Reports of Zimbabwe Media Commission
In addition to the report it is required to submit in terms of section 18.6, the Zimbabwe
Media Commission may, through the appropriate Minister, submit reports to Parliament on
particular matters relating to the media which, in the Commission’s opinion, should be brought
to the attention of Parliament.
PART 6
NATIONAL PEACE AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
12.20 Establishment and composition of National Peace and Reconciliation
Commission
(1) There is a commission to be known as the National Peace and Reconciliation
Commission consisting of—
(a) a chairperson appointed by the President after consultation with the Judicial Service
Commission and the Committee on Standing Rules and Orders; and
(b) eight other members appointed by the President from a list of not fewer than twelve
nominees submitted by the Committee on Standing Rules and Orders.
(2) The chairperson of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission must be a person
who has been qualified for at least seven years to practise as a legal practitioner in Zimbabwe.
(3) If the appointment of a chairperson to the National Peace and Reconciliation
Commission is not consistent with a recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission, the
President must cause the Committee on Standing Rules and Orders to be informed as soon as
practicable.
(4) Members of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission must be chosen for
their integrity and their knowledge and understanding of, and experience in, mediation,
conciliation, conflict prevention and management, post-conflict reconciliation or peacebuilding.
12.21 Functions of National Peace and Reconciliation Commission
The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission has the following functions—
(a) to ensure post-conflict justice, healing and reconciliation;
(b) to develop and implement programmes to promote national healing, unity and
cohesion in Zimbabwe and the peaceful resolution of disputes;
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