News and press statements
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.
Journalist Chin’ono bail application ruling tomorrow
Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa reserved ruling to tomorrow following application for bail by detained journalist Hopewell Chin’ono on charges of obstructing or defeating the course of justice.
Journalist Chin’ono placed on remand
Harare Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa on 10 November 2020 granted the State’s application to place journalist Hopewell Chin’ono on remand on charges of defeating or obstructing the course of justice.
Mozambican journalists flee into the bush following attack on radio station
At least nine Mozambican journalists from the Sao Francisco de Assis Community Radio and their families fled into the bush 10 days ago and are living in deplorable conditions following an insurgent attack on the district of Muidumbe in the Cabo Delgado province.