Media freedom monitoring

Zanu PF national deputy political commissar Omega Hungwe has warned journalists that she would deal with them if they reported her remarks on how her party would win the 2018 elections.

Media freedom and freedom of expression rights are core to the practice of journalism. These rights are constitutionally guaranteed and must be respected.

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.

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.

Bulawayo journalist Pamenus Tuso was summoned by police in connection with the case of arrested Zimbabwe Economic Freedom Fighters opposition leader, Innocent Ndibali.

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.

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.