(a) at least one must be entitled to practise as a legal practitioner; and (b) at least one must be entitled to practise as an auditor or public accountant in Zimbabwe; and (c) at least one must have had at least ten years' experience in the investigation of crime. 213 Functions of Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission has the following functions– (a) to combat corruption, theft, misappropriation, abuse of power and other improprieties in the conduct of affairs in both the public and private sectors; (b) to make recommendations to the Government and to organisations in the private sector on measures to enhance integrity and accountability and to prevent improprieties; and (c) to exercise any other functions that may be conferred or imposed on the Commission by or under an Act of Parliament. 214 Powers of Zimbabwe of Anti-Corruption Commission An Act of Parliament may confer powers on the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission, including power– (a) to conduct investigations and inquiries on its own initiative or on receipt of complaints; (b) to require assistance from members of the Police Service and other investigative agencies of the State; and (c) through the Attorney-General, to secure the prosecution of persons guilty of corruption, theft, misappropriation, abuse of power and other improprieties. PART IV ZIMBABWE MEDIA COMMISSION 215 Establishment of Zimbabwe Media Commission (1) There is a Zimbabwe Media Commission consisting of a chairperson and 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) Persons appointed to the Zimbabwe Media Commission must be chosen for their knowledge of and experience in the press, print or electronic media, or broadcasting. 216 Functions of Zimbabwe Media Commission The Zimbabwe Media Commission has the following functions– (a) to uphold and develop freedom of the press; (b) to promote and enforce good practice and ethics in the press, print and electronic media, and broadcasting; (c) to ensure that the people of Zimbabwe have equitable and wide access to information; (d) to ensure the equitable use and development of all indigenous languages spoken in Zimbabwe; and (e) to exercise any other functions that may be conferred or imposed on the Commission by or under an Act of Parliament. - 79 -

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