There has been interference into the operations of media houses especially those in remote areas. Previously, Northern Province Minister, Freedom Sikazwe was involved in the closure of a community Radio Station, Walamo while Then sportd Minister, Chishimba Kambwili stormed UNZA Radio, registered as a community radio station and threatened student journalists working at the institution. MISA ...
A Security official removed freelance journalist Godwin Mangudya from the press gallery during a parliamentary session, when he queried as to why journalists were expected to switch off their mobile phones.
The daily News has in the past been accused by First Lady Grace Mugabe of depicting her negatively and had threatened the newspaper would face consequences.