Jenfan Muswere

Jenfan Muswere was born on December 19, 1981, in Zimbabwe. He attended Victoria Primary School for his primary education. Muswere holds a Master's degree in Commerce with a focus on Business Administration and a PhD in Strategic Management and Leadership. He also earned a PhD in Strategic Mining Investments and another in Corporate Governance, ICT, Performance, and Public Management. He has an MBA with training in Civil and Structural Engineering, as well as International Trade. Raised in a family that supported ZANU-PF, he is a Zimbabwean politician currently serving as the Minister of Publicity, Information, and Broadcasting Services and a member of Parliament. He was appointed to this position on September 11, 2023. Prior to this role, Muswere served in the Ministry of Communication, Information Technology, Courier, and Postal Services, where he was the deputy minister before his promotion. His appointment followed the reassignment of Kazembe to the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage on November 8, 2019.

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• It will address membership, qualifications, expectations, training, and the professionalization of media practitioners as we progress toward becoming an upper-middle-income society.
• Jenfan Muswere responded, "What additional issues will the Media Practitioners Bill address?"

• No, there won’t be any conflict. The council will operate under delegated authority, with the secretariat still part of the Zimbabwe Media Commission. The Commission, as a Chapter 12 institution, holds the ultimate responsibility and authority over media matters. However, there's a need to further professionalize the field, address additional issues, and clearly define who qualifies as a journalist. Currently, registration could include various individuals, but we need to establish educational standards. The first and most essential step is recognizing journalism as a profession, which will set the foundation for developing the industry."
• Jenfan Muswere responded, "Will a Media Council not conflict with the Zimbabwe Media Commission? What role will the council play?"

• We need to establish strong ethics and a code of conduct. Journalists and media practitioners should be accountable for their actions, whether positive or negative. There must be a complaints mechanism that allows the public to report issues within the media industry, as well as a system for media practitioners to address concerns among themselves, helping to resolve challenges within the field.
• Muswere responded, "What steps can we take to develop the industry?"

• Of utmost importance is Zimbabwe's foreign policy "we are friends to all and enemies to none.
• Jenfan Muswere stated during an exclusive interview with Sputnik Africa

• We are dedicated to defending, advancing, and preserving the achievements of our liberation struggle.
• Jenfan Muswere addressed Sunday News

• Under the leadership of His Excellency President Mnangagwa, more than 7,000 projects have been completed, the majority of which have been commissioned.
• Jenfan Muswere addressed Sunday News

• Some of the projects involve energy, mining, and various infrastructure developments, including the Beitbridge-Masvingo Road, the Beitbridge-Harare Road, and the construction of Marovanyati and Muchekeranwa Dams, among many others. These initiatives are part of our goal to become an economically empowered upper-middle-income society by 2030.
• Jenfan Muswere addressed Sunday News

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