Update in the matter regarding journalist Hopewell Chin’ono’s trial.
Media violations
Chin’ono pleads not guilty to inciting public violence
Hopewell Chin’ono trial kicks off at Magistrate’s Court on 17 May 2021.
Zim Morning Post journalists charged with criminal insult
Zim Morning Post journalists charged with criminal insult.
Prosecutor-General challenges Chin’ono’s acquittal
Prosecutor-General Kumbirai Hodzi has reportedly filed an application for rescission of the acquittal of journalist Hopewell Chin’ono by the High Court on charges of publishing falsehoods.
Journalist objects to confirmation of admission of guilt fine
Mutare-based journalist Sydney Saize is objecting to confirmation of the admission of guilt fine he paid following his arrest in the eastern border town on 1 May 2021 for criminal nuisance. Saize, who is duly accredited with the Zimbabwe Media Commission as a...
High Court quashes Chin’ono’s charge on publishing falsehoods
High Court judge Justice Charehwa has ruled that the charge against journalist Hopewell Chin’ono on publishing falsehoods cannot stand as it was declared unconstitutional.
Malawian journalist interrogated for saying president is a comedian
Malawian police on 6 April 2021 summoned a journalist for interrogation after the reporter wrote an article that was critical of President Lazarus Chakwera.
Tanzanian minister intervenes following arrest of journalists
A Tanzanian official on 12 April 2021 allegedly caused the arrest of two journalists, only days after the country’s leader, President Samia Suluhu Hassan promised a change of culture in terms of the authorities’ relations with the media.
Tanzanian minister intervenes following arrest of journalists
A Tanzanian official on 12 April 2021 allegedly caused the arrest of two journalists, only days after the country’s leader, President Samia Suluhu Hassan promised a change of culture in terms of the authorities’ relations with the media.
Police assault journalist at magistrates’ court
Samuel Takawira of 263Chat was assaulted by anti-riot police at the Magistrates Court in Harare on 6 April 2021 as they dispersed people from the court premises.