News and press statements
Journalists detained by soldiers
Two journalists were on 24 November 2020 detained by soldiers from the Airforce of Zimbabwe in Gweru for about four hours.
Journalist Chin’ono granted bail
Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono was on 20 November 2020 granted bail by High Court judge Justice Tawanda Chitapi following his appeal for bail on charges of defeating or obstructing the course of justice.
African Media Barometer Zimbabwe: 2015 – 2020 findings
The Africa Media Barometer (AMB) Zimbabwe 2020 was launched today, 20 November 2020 in Harare. The findings covered the period between November 2015 – January 2020.
Government grants new TV licences, diversity concerns linger
The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has awarded six television licences following public interviews held in October 2020. This is the first time that the country has licensed commercial television stations.
African Commission reaches out to Mnangagwa over Chin’ono
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa, Commissioner Jamesina King has written to President Emmerson Mnangagwa regarding the arrest and detention of journalist Hopewell Chin’ono.
Ruling on Friday in appeal for bail by Chin’ono
Ruling in the appeal for bail by detained journalist Hopewell Chin’ono will be ready on 20 November after High Court judge Justice Chitapi reserved ruling today upon hearing arguments by both the state and defence.
Chin’ono appears before High Court in appeal for bail
Detained journalist Hopewell Chin’ono appeared before High Court judge Justice Tawanda Chitapi today following his appeal for bail on charges of defeating or obstructing the course of justice.
Lesotho police shoot journalist during protests
Lesotho police have been accused of shooting journalist Ntsoaki Motaung during a youth protest dubbed #BachaShutDown on 6 November 2020.
Journalist Chin’ono denied bail
Detained journalist Hopewell Chin’ono was denied bail by Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa on charges of obstructing or defeating the course of justice.