Zimbabwe School of Journalism

OUR BEST STUDENT

Happy World Press Freedom Day

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ZIMBABWE MEDIA COMMISSION ACCREDITATION CODES

1. JE - Local journalist employed locally on a full-time basis.
2. JF - Local journalist freelancing locally.
3. JP - Local media practitioner in content creation, photography, public relations and all forms of digital media.
4. JD - Local journalist in digital/social media.
5. JO - Local journalist running an office for foreign media sevice.
JT - Foreign journalist on temporary permit.

OUR FORMER STUDENT

INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S DAY OF BROADCASTING (2026)

Zimbabwe joins the global community in commemorating International Children’s Day of Broadcasting. This special day was established by UNICEF in 1991 to encourage broadcasters worldwide to produce quality programming for children and to actively involve young people in the creation and presentation of broadcast content. This year's celebrations are running under theme, "Promoting A Drug Free Generation."

Happy World Radio Day

THE POWER OF MEDIA OVER PUBLIC PERCEPTION

“The media is the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and to make the guilty innocent, and that is power because they control the minds of the
masses.” - Malcolm X, the American political, religious rights activist

ALWAYS DOUBLE-CHECK MILITARY RANKS AND TITLES

Military ranks and titles can change over time. As a military beat reporter, it is essential to regularly verify the current ranks and titles of military newsmakers. Doing so helps ensure accuracy, maintain credibility, and avoid unnecessary embarrassment.

WHAT IS AN EDITORIAL POLICY?

Editorial policy is the set of guidelines by which the news organisation operates. It guides on, among other things, how a media house gathers, evaluates, and presents content, ensuring consistency, ethical standards, and alignment with its values and audience expectations.

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THE POWER OF INFOGRAPHICS IN MODERN JOURNALISM

Apart from traditional news stories, journalists can use infographics as a powerful tool to disseminate information to their audience in a clear and engaging way. Infographics combine visuals such as charts, maps, icons, and brief text to present complex data or ideas in a format that is easy to understand at a glance. This is especially useful when reporting on statistics, trends, or processes that might be confusing or overwhelming if explained only through long paragraphs of text.