MEDIA ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COVERAGE OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS OF THE AFRICAN CAPACITY BUILDING FOUNDATION, HARARE, ZIMBABWE, 2ND -6TH MAY 2016
All foreign journalists wishing to cover the 25th Anniversary celebrations of the African Capacity Building Foundation taking place at the Harare International Conference Centre, Zimbabwe, from 2nd – 6th May 2016 are welcome to do so and are advised to apply for clearance to cover the celebrations in advance before they arrive in Zimbabwe.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications to carry out media work in Zimbabwe should be formal, on letterheads and forwarded via email or by fax to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services
1st Floor, Munhumutapa Building
Corner Samora Machel Avenue/Sam Nujoma Street
HARARE
Email: ics@information.gov.zw and commint09@gmail.com
Fax:+263 4 708557
Alternatively, journalists can submit their applications through the Africa Capacity Building Foundation Media Communication Liaison Desk which will forward applications to the Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services for clearance and accreditation. The Ministry will respond to applications, directing successful applicants to be issued with accreditation cards by the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) before or upon arrival in Harare. The ZMC card is a prerequisite for further accreditation to cover the ACBF anniversary celebrations.
ACCREDITATION
A reduced special accreditation fee of US$150,00 per person will be payable to ZMC for the coverage of the ACBF anniversary celebrations by media practitioners from outside Africa. Media practitioners from African countries and the SADC region will pay US$80,00 and US$65,00 respectively.
Journalists should also present two passport size photographs and completed accreditation forms upon accreditation.
Media practitioners are urged to apply early to avoid any inconveniences and to note that for the coverage of events beyond the ACBF celebrations, normal accreditation fees will apply and are available upon request. ZMC is contactable on telephone numbers +263 4 253509; +263 4 253572 up to 4 for the last digit.
EQUIPMENT CLEARANCE
All journalists temporarily importing equipment into the country should guarantee its exportation upon completion of their assignments. A listing of the equipment indicating serial numbers and value should be deposited with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) before or upon entry into the country, and an undertaking for exportation given to ZIMRA. ZIMRA is reachable on +263 4 790811 up to 6 for the last digit.
LICENSING OF BROADCASTING EQUIPMENT
Foreign journalists who intend to import video-graphic and live broadcasting equipment into Zimbabwe should clear the equipment with the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) to determine gadgets that are subject to licensing. BAZ is contactable on +263 4 797382 up to 5 for the last digit.
For further information and assistance media practitioners should contact the Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services on +263 4 764088/ +263 4 701437. The contact persons are:
1. Mrs M. Dengwani, Information Officer, + 263 716 800 157 or
2. Mr. B. Muchineuta, Information Officer, +263 712 236 449
