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Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) and Media Monitors (MM) have urged media practitioners to practise responsible journalism to avoid stoking tensions and political violence before and after the elections.

In a statement, ZMC said the media had a duty to contribute to the holding of peaceful and credible elections.

“The commission urges all media to practise ethical and professional journalism in the coverage of the elections and not to act like political activists,” the commission said in a statement to mark Heroes and Defence Forces Days on Monday and yesterday.

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