Centre one of the team leaders, Thandiwe Mlilo was reported to have influenced people during the discussion on war veterans. RECOMMENDATIONS In light of cases of non-compliance above and to ensure that the constitution making process meets the set benchmarks, CISOMM recommends that; • COPAC should adhere to stipulated timeframes and ensure that there are no further delays to the constitution making process. • There is need to intensify civic education and increase publicity so that people are informed and can participate meaningfully during the constitution making process. • Political parties should desist from coaching people on what they should say during the hearings and acknowledge that it is a fundamental right for the people of Zimbabwe to write a constitution for themselves and by themselves. • Political parties should condemn the use of violence and intimidation during the process and also restrain their supporters from disrupting meetings. • Signatories to the GPA should ensure a conducive environment for the constitutional reform process to allow people to participate freely. • The state should direct security forces to stop interfering with the constitutional reform process as well educate them about their fundamental role to protect Zimbabweans regardless of political affiliation. MEDIA REFORM AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION The first half of 2010 has brought a mixed bag of fortunes and uncertainties for the media fraternity in Zimbabwe. The parties have by and large failed to adhere to the full implementation of the Global Political Agreement (GPA), specifically article 19 which deals with media reforms: Article 19.1 The Parties hereby agree:- (a) that the government shall ensure the immediate processing by the appropriate authorities of all applications for re-registration and registration in terms of both the Broadcasting Services Act as well as the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act; (b) all Zimbabwean nationals including those currently working for or running external radio stations be encouraged to make applications for broadcasting licenses, in Zimbabwe, in terms of the law; CIVIL SOCIETY MONITORING MECHANISM (CISOMM) SIX MONTH SHADOW REPORT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE INCLUSIVE OF ZIMBABWE 31