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Media violations
Broadcasting authority contests Kwese High Court ruling
For a third time, the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe has approached the High Court to try to bar Kwese TV from broadcasting in Zimbabwe.
Mutare-based freelance journalist granted bail
Bail granted to Zimbabwean journalist, Kenneth Nyangani, who was arrested over a story alleging that First Lady Grace Mugabe had donated second hand underwear to residents in Eastern Border town, Mutare.
Journalists sustain injuries after assault by police
These wanton assaults cannot be allowed to continue with impunity as they tarnish the image of the police and ruin the mutual working relationship that should exist between the media and the police.
Police summon journalist over arrested ZEFF leader
Bulawayo journalist Pamenus Tuso was summoned by police in connection with the case of arrested Zimbabwe Economic Freedom Fighters opposition leader, Innocent Ndibali.
NewsDay journalist assaulted while on duty
NewsDay journalists Obey Manayiti and Shepherd Tozvireva, and their driver Raphael Phiri, were arrested and assaulted by police officers as they photographed skirmishes between police and members of the public in Harare.
Journalists arrested and detained in Rusape
Journalists Garikai Chaunza and Frank Chikowore were arrested on 22 June 2017 by police while covering the invasion of Lesbury Farm about 26 km west of Rusape in Manicaland Province.
Police question NewsDay journalists
NewsDay editor Wisdom Mdzungairi and reporter Everson Mushava were questioned by Harare police after they covered a press conference held by former Zanu PF Mashonaland Central youth leader, Godfrey Tsenengamu.
Newsday journalists charged over Mugabe health story
The editor of Newsday Wisdom Mdzungairi and reporter Richard Chidza were on 3 March 2017 reportedly charged with insulting or undermining the president following the publication of a story pertaining to President Robert Mugabe’s health.
Newsday journalists to appear in court tomorrow
The editor of Newsday Wisdom Mudzungairi and senior reporter Richard Chidza are expected to appear in court on 4 March 2017 on charges of insulting or undermining the president in terms of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act following publication of a story...