Zimbabwe - They Say, We Say...

Other countries say...

"Journalists attempting to enter Zimbabwe without proper advance accreditation may be denied admission or deported. Journalists seeking to file stories from Zimbabwe must comply with the requirements of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, which requires that journalists seek accreditation by paying a $100 (U.S.) application fee and, if accredited, a $500 (U.S.) accreditation fee."US State Department.

"You should avoid engaging in overtly partisan political activity, or in activities which could be construed as such, including political discussions in public places or criticism of the President. You should also be aware that an open hand is the political symbol of the main opposition political party, the Movement for Democratic Change, and a friendly wave may therefore be misinterpreted as a provocative gesture. The carrying of the main independent newspapers (the Financial Gazette, the Independent and the Standard) and books by banned authors can provoke a hostile reaction from ZANU (PF) supporters." UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Zimbabwe says...

"Top visitor attractions include the National art Gallery with its stunning collections of pan African art and contemporary Shona stone sculptures, the National Botanical gardens in the prosperous northern suburbs, and downtown Kopje on the way to the famous market at Mbare. Crowded with small shops, Kopje is distinctly Africanised quarter, alive day long with the thrilling sound of traditional music. It lies below a green hillock (kopje) with a panoramic viewpoint in the gardens at the top." Zimbabwe Tourism Authority