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SADC gender and media awards
MISA-Zimbabwe
September 14, 2006

The Board and Secretariat of MISA-Zimbabwe would like to congratulate Virginia Muwanigwa, Phyllis Kachere, Tsvangirai Mukwazhi and Tsitsi Dangarembga who scooped four awards during the recent Gender and Media Summit (GEM) held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Gender and Media awards were tightly contested registering a record 187 entries in 12 categories in a competition that was open to 12 countries. The judges considered among other issues, the gender media balance of sources (voices), gender neutral language, awareness of differential impact, fairness in approach to issues and usage of simple accessible gender sensitive language.

Muwanigwa and Kachere won awards in the print category. Mukwazhi grabbed his in the photography category whilst Dangarembga walked away with the award in the television category. Dangarembga’s documentary; Growing Stronger, was filmed and produced by an all female crew.

The fact that Zimbabweans won several awards, demonstrates improved consciousness on gender mainstreaming in the media. Mukwazhi was among the three males recognised for their gender sensitive coverage of events in a clear demonstration that gender issues can be addressed eloquently and professionally by both men and women.

Thomas Deve
Chairperson
National Governing Council

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