Petition started for the reduction of Data prices in Zimbabwe [you can sign it here]

The Media Alliance of Zimbabwe is leading a petition for the price of data in Zimbabwe to be reduced.

This follows a slew of increases being as much as 225% by Econet.

The petition says Internet access is not a luxury and key to the fight against coronavirus.

The statement is supported by the Media Alliance of Zimbabwe (MAZ) comprising;
MISA Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Union of Journalists
Media Monitors Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe National Editors Forum
Gender & Media Connect,
Media Centre
Zimbabwe Association of Community Radio Stations.
Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe
African Community Publishing Development Trust

And supported by civil society coalitions in Zimbabwe:
Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum Women’s Coalition in Zimbabwe
National Association of Youth Organisations Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition