Masunda: Blessed Mhlanga’s arrest disturbing

It's a very sad and disturbing development, you know, because it strikes at the very root of an important facet of any democratic state

Media under siege: New regime, old tactics

Mhlanga’s detention is not an isolated incident but part of a decades-long pattern of repression under Zanu PF rule.
By Reward Magadhi 14h ago

Mhlanga takes freedom bid to High Court

Mhlanga’s legal team, led by Chris Mhike of Atherstone & Cook, filed an appeal yesterday arguing that there were no compelling reasons for his continued detention.
By Rejoice Phiri Mar. 8, 2025

A reflection on Zim’s institutions

It was a stark reminder of the broader dysfunction that seems to permeate many institutions in Zimbabwe. 
By Grace Chirenje Mar. 7, 2025

Mhlanga detention: Anatomy of shrinking democratic space

His incarceration is an attack on democracy itself, and it must not be allowed to stand.
By Faith Zaba Mar. 7, 2025

International journalists group demands Blessed Mhlanga’s release

Local and regional media freedom lobby groups have condemned the arrest describing it as an act of intimidation and harassment of journalists by the State.
By Online Reporter Mar. 5, 2025

Court record delays Mhlanga freedom bid

They also sought a record of proceedings of his court appearance and bail proceedings in the Magistrates Court of February 25.
By Nqobani Ndlovu Mar. 5, 2025

Equating journalism to terrorism is not helpful to Zimbabwe 

The argument here is not that the present regime has any been better, for most characters running it were Mugabe’s enablers.
By Shepherd Mpofu Mar. 4, 2025

Journalism under siege

Arresting journalists for doing their work is not new in the world.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu Mar. 1, 2025