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Alerts - Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe

IFJ welcomes release of New Zealand photographer

Robin Hammond had been arrested while taking photos near the border with South Africa, in connection with a story on irregular migration between Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Zimbabwe

Police arrest members of civic organisation

While legally, civic organisations are only required to obtain police clearance for expressly political meetings, others are frequently visited by police and intelligence officials who may monitor and interrupt proceedings or intimidate and even arrest organisers on spurious charges.

Zimbabwe

Six activists sentenced for watching Arab Spring video

Human Rights Watch called for the dropping of all charges in this politically motivated case.

Zimbabwe

Four journalists arrested while covering pollution story

Sidney Saize, Andrew Mambondiani, Chengetai Murimwa and Admire Matende expect to face charges.

Zimbabwe

War veterans threaten "NewsDay" newspaper

Leaders of the war veterans' association threatened to shut down the privately-owned newspaper unless it discloses the sources of a story alleging that former liberation war fighters had attempted to dig up the remains of a former colonial leader.

Zimbabwe

"Daily News" banned in rural areas

Copies of the newspaper were also reportedly torn in Kadoma by "identified Zanu PF supporters" after they accused a vendor of selling the newspaper close to a shop owned by a Zanu-PF official.

Zimbabwe

Freedom House condemns arrest of WOZA members

WOZA leader Jenni Williams has been arrested nearly 50 times and has repeatedly been a target for mistreatment and harassment while in police custody.

Zimbabwe

Foreign newspapers to be banned

The Zimbabwe Media Commission reportedly aims to stop foreign newspapers without local offices from circulating in the country.

Zimbabwe

Charges against MMPZ staffers reduced

If convicted of the remaining charge, the staffers will be liable for paying a fine or imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year, or both.

Zimbabwe

Detained MMPZ staff freed on bail; journalist questioned

While Fadzai December, Molly Chimhanda and Gilbert Mabusa were released on 16 December, they still face charges of "participating in a gathering with intent to promote public violence, breaches of the peace or bigotry".

Zimbabwe

Media Monitoring Project Zimbabwe personnel denied freedom

Although a judge granted bail to Molly Chimhanda, Fadzai December and Gilbert Mabusa, the state invoked a legal provision that has resulted in their continued detention.

Zimbabwe

Unlawful detention and harassment of Media Monitoring Project Zimbabwe personnel

Molly Chimhanda, Fadzai December and Gilbert Mabusa were arrested after distributing a film calling on the media to promote a peaceful electoral process.

Zimbabwe

"Daily News" journalist arrested

Reporter Xolisani Ncube and editor Stanely Gama are likely to be charged with criminal defamation under the Criminal Law Act.

Zimbabwe

Retired colonel launches defamation suit against local newspaper

The US$100,000 defamation suit arose from a story published in "The Masvingo Mirror" referring to Colonel Claudius Makova's alleged interests in Bikita Minerals and implication in acts of violence.

Zimbabwe

"Standard" editor targeted by minister, local businessman

A day after Nevanji Madanhire was granted bail on charges of criminal defamation police officers visited the "Standard"'s publisher, Alpha Media Holdings, to question him again on a different matter.

Zimbabwe

Freedom House condemns crackdown on peaceful WOZA protest

The organisation was distributing leaflets and flowers to commemorate the International Day of Peace when they were interrupted by nearly 50 riot police, who rounded up the group and beat them with batons, claiming they had "no permission" to march.

Zimbabwe

Former minister sues "Daily News" over stories quoting WikiLeaks cables

Jonathan Moyo is demanding US$100,000 in damages for stories by Thelma Chikwanha quoting comments which, according to US diplomatic cables released a few days before by WikiLeaks, Moyo made to US diplomats in Harare.

Zimbabwe

Journalists detained at Libyan embassy

AP journalists Farai Mugano and Gillian Gotora were briefly detained at the Libyan Embassy in Harare where they had gone to cover the deportation story of Ambassador Taher Elmagrahi.

Zimbabwe

Attorney general reduces charges against "Standard" journalists

While part of the criminal charges against Patience Nyangove and editor Nevanji Madanhire were withdrawn, the state is said to be proceeding with the charge of criminal defamation.

Zimbabwe

Foreign newspapers instructed to register with media commission, face possible ban

Foreign papers risk being banned from Zimbabwe if they fail to register under the terms of the draconian Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Zimbabwe

Police search for "Zimbabwe Independent" journalists

Detectives said they want the journalists to assist in investigations into who "leaked" the details of a story that was allegedly based on Cabinet deliberations.

Zimbabwe

Journalists assaulted at parliament building

Aaron Ufumeli and Lev Mukarati were reportedly assaulted by suspected ZANU PF supporters who were participating in a public hearing on a human rights bill.

Zimbabwe

Police bar "Free the Airwaves" concert

"Free the Airwaves" concerts are used to build support for lobbying authorities regarding the need for broadcasting reforms that will open the airwaves.

Zimbabwe

Journalist arrested in Kwekwe

Blessed Mhlanga was arrested while taking photographs of people that had converged for the launch of a youth organisation.

Zimbabwe

Four journalists detained, released without charge

The journalists were covering a story on a police officer who was reportedly being evicted from her house on grounds of her alleged affiliation with a political party.

Zimbabwe

Journalists face criminal defamation charges

Detectives have charged "Standard" editor Nevanji Madanhire, reporter Patience Nyangove, and human resource manager Loud Ramakgapola with criminal defamation.

Zimbabwe

Two "Standard" journalists arrested

Reporter Patience Nyangove and editor Nevanji Madanhire were detained after reporting on the arrest of an aide to the prime minister.

Zimbabwe

Newspaper offices ransacked

"We suspect the break-in was intended to spy on us and intimidate us from carrying out our duties," the paper's acting editor said.

Zimbabwe

Independent newspaper's offices raided

A laptop belonging to editor Brian Mangwende, who writes a hard-hitting column for the paper, was among a number of items taken in the raid.

Zimbabwe

Student nurse fined for assaulting journalist

Paidamoyo Chipunza, a senior health reporter, was assaulted by Ignatius Zuze while she was investigating a story on water problems at Harare Central Hospital.

Zimbabwe

Reporter attacked as newspaper resumes publishing after seven-year ban

"The Daily News" said it will continue to denounce abuse of authority and bad governance while journalist Xolisani Ncube was attacked by MDC supporters.

Zimbabwe

Bulawayo man denied bail in Facebook case

Vikazi Mavhudzi had been arrested in February 2011 for expressing his approval of the citizens' uprising in Egypt.

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Media Commission announces intention to form statutory media complaints body

Most democracies consider self-regulatory mechanisms to be the only form of media regulation that does not impinge on press freedom.

Zimbabwe

MISA condemns assault on pregnant journalist

Paidamowo Chipunza was punched in the stomach while covering a story at the Harare Central Hospital.

Zimbabwe

Journalists' case referred to Supreme Court

A magistrate approved an application for referral to the Supreme Court submitted by Nevanji Madanhire and Nqobani Ndlovu, who are facing charges based on an article they published.

Zimbabwe

Defamation charges against journalist dropped for lack of evidence

Golden Maunganidze, accused of defaming ZANU PF Masvingo provincial chairman, was freed by the courts after the state declined to prosecute him.

Zimbabwe

Editor detained, questioned over satirical article

Golden Maunganidze was detained on allegations of criminally defaming a senior ZANU-PF politician.

Zimbabwe

Forty-six activists arrested for viewing video on events in Egypt and Tunisia

"Arresting people for watching a video on the historic events in the Middle East is a transparent pretext to block peaceful criticism of the government," Human Rights Watch said.

Zimbabwe

Newspaper vendors harassed

Vendors selling newspapers published by the Alpha Media Holdings company have reportedly been harassed by state agents and suspected Zanu-PF supporters.

Zimbabwe

Soldiers in Gutu prevent vendors from selling copies of "The Mirror" newspaper

The soldiers were angered by an article alleging that army personnel had beaten people up during an incident on Christmas Eve.

Zimbabwe

First lady sues weekly for quoting WikiLeaks cable

"The Standard" newspaper quoted a US diplomatic cable that accused Grace Mugabe of involvement in diamond trafficking.

Zimbabwe

Shortwave radio sets seized in rural areas

Police have for some time been confiscating shortwave radio sets from people caught listening to programmes made by Zimbabwean journalists in exile.

Zimbabwe

Editor arrested and released on bail, faces 20 years in prison

Nevanji Madanhire of "The Standard" weekly paper faces 20 years in prison on charges of publishing falsehoods.

Zimbabwe

Editors face arrest

Nevanji Madanhire is wanted in connection with a story about the postponement of police promotional examinations, while it is not known why police are looking for Walter Marwizi.

Zimbabwe

"Standard" journalist released

Reporter Nqobani Ndlovu had been arrested in a connection with a story in "The Standard" newspaper on police promotional examinations.

Zimbabwe

Bill would restrict public access to official information, says RSF

The proposed law's sole aim seems to be to place additional obstacles in the way of access to information and thereby hamper the work of the media.

Zimbabwe

"The Standard" journalist arrested

Nqobani Ndlovu was arrested in connection with a story alleging that police promotional examinations had been cancelled.

Zimbabwe

Police question "Newsday" journalist

The police wanted Dumisani Sibanda to disclose the whereabouts of the author of a story about the police force.

Zimbabwe

Journalists assaulted by youths during incident at church

The journalists were taking photographs of a violent incident between a pastor and a congregant when several youths assaulted them.

Zimbabwe

Arrest warrant issued against UK-based Zimbabwean editor

The warrant was issued against Wilf Mbanga, editor of "The Zimbabwean" newspaper, in connection with a story linked to the death of a senior Electoral Commission official.

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