By Leopold Munhende
ZIMBABWEAN journalists have accused government of being too secretive with crucial information on Covid-19 in the country.
This is contained in a report by the Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) following some research on the situation.
The research by Dr. Lyton Ncube of Midlands State University (MSU) and journalist Mlondolozi Ndlovu explored experiences of media practitioners during the pandemic in accessing information, effectiveness of government communication and implications of its Statutory Instruments.
Journalists said government was not eager to share details and evaded crucial questions at times by continuously referring journalists to several offices.
“Majority of the respondents blamed government for being secretive with crucial information pertaining to the Covid-19 pandemic,” reads the research in part.