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Zimbabwean Editor Zaba Arrested for Allegedly Insulting Mnangagwa
All Africa
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July 3, 2025
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and several media freedom organisations have called on Zimbabwean authorities to release Faith Zaba, editor of the Zimbabwe Independent, who was arrested on July 1 over a satirical column that allegedly...
Zimbabwe authorities arrest newspaper editor on charges of insulting the president
The Zimbabwean
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July 3, 2025
“This case sends the message that Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his administration are so fragile that they are easily threatened by a critical column,” said CPJ Africa Program Coordinator Muthoki Mumo. “It’s also a reminder of this...
Zimbabwe Independent editor Zaba’s bail ruling postponed due to power outage
New Zimbabwe
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July 3, 2025
By Mary Taruvinga Zimbabwe Independent editor, Faith Zaba, will spend her third night in detention after the presiding magistrate failed to hand down his ruling due to a power outage at the Harare Magistrates Court. Harare Magistrate Vakayi...
Durban FilmMart 2025 Focuses on Global South Collaboration and Inclusion
News Ghana
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July 4, 2025
The Durban FilmMart (DFM) industry programme, running July 18-21, 2025, at Durban’s Elangeni Hotel, will spotlight pan-African and Global South film collaboration under the theme Bridges not Borders: Stories That Unite. Key sessions address...
Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba to spend third night behind bars as power cut delays ruling
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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Zaba was arrested on Tuesday on allegations of ‘undermining or insulting’ President Emmerson Mnangagwa in a satirical column published under the pseudonym “The Muckraker” last Friday. HARARE, Jul 3 (NewsDay Live) – Zimbabwe Independent editor...
Rights group calls on Zimbabwe authorities to release detained journalist
JURIST
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July 3, 2025
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) called on Zimbabwean authorities Wednesday to release detained journalist Faith Zaba, who was arrested for a satirical newspaper column about the country’s president. Muthoki Mumo, the CPJ Africa program...
Zimbabwe: Journalist arrested, detained over satirical article on President...
TUKO
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July 3, 2025
A senior editor's satirical article mocking her president's leadership led to her arrest on Wednesday, July 2 The arrest has sparked widespread debate about press freedom, with critics accusing the government of stifling dissent The journalist...
Maharaj ruled out of 2nd Test against Zimbabwe, Mulder to captain Proteas
OFM
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The captain and left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj has been ruled out after sustaining a groin injury. Maharaj picked up the injury during his superb knock of 51 in South Africa’s second innings of their record-breaking 328-run victory in the first...
“We Care,” Says Mnangagwa, But Zimbabweans Ask: Where Is the Care When We Are Suffering Daily?
Zim Eye
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July 3, 2025
“We Care,” Says Mnangagwa, But Zimbabweans Ask: Where Is the Care When We Are Suffering Daily? By A Correspondent President Emmerson Mnangagwa has once again repeated his administration’s familiar promise of caring for the people—despite growing...
Zimbabwe’s Gold Exports Surge Past US$740 Million
Mining Zimbabwe
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July 3, 2025
Zimbabwe’s gold sector is enjoying a resurgent year, with export earnings surpassing US$740 million in the first five months of 2025, significantly up from just over US$590 million during the same period last year, Mining Zimbabwe can report. By...
ZIMBABWE DENIES ISSUING DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT TO LATE ZAMBIAN PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU
The Zimbabwe Newslive
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July 3, 2025
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s Permanent Secretary for Information, Nick Mangwana, has dismissed as false and malicious widespread social media claims that the late former Zambian president Edgar Chagwa Lungu was a holder of a Zimbabwean diplomatic passport....
Xi'an International University(XAIU) Releases 2025 Image Promotional Film“Freedom In Passion”
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) When classic intangible cultural heritage meets a university brimming with innovative energy, it takes you on a youthful journey across time and space. Xi'an International University(XAIU), in collaboration with its professional...
Musicians call for reforms at Zimura
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 3, 2025
The conviction of Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) Executive Director Polisile Ncube Chimhini on fraud charges has reignited calls for sweeping reforms at the country's primary music rights management body, with stakeholders demanding...
Zimbabwe Authorities Arrest Ne
The Nigerian Voice
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By Committee to Protect Journalists New York July 2, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Zimbabwean authorities to release newspaper editor Faith Zaba, who was arrested on July 1. She is facing charges of “undermining or insulting...
Iran-Israel conflict threatening Zimbabwe's economy
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 3, 2025
The recent breakdown of ceasefire agreements between Iran and Israel has raised alarms over a potential full-scale conflict in the Middle East, with serious global economic repercussions that could severely impact vulnerable economies like...
Chamisa issues a signal for 'next Zimbabwe'
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 3, 2025
Nelson Chamisa has issued a passionate appreciation message to Zimbabweans, reaffirming his commitment to the country's democratic struggle and signalling a renewed strategy for political change following his departure from the Citizens Coalition...
Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba detained
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Faith Zaba, editor of the Zimbabwe Independent, was detained this week after publishing a satirical column that mocked President Emmerson Mnangagwa and referred to Zimbabwe as a "mafia state." Press freedom organizations have condemned her arrest,...
Zimbabwe Independent editor arrested over satirical article; ZUJ questions government’s sincerity on media reforms
New Zimbabwe
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July 2, 2025
By Staff Reporter Faith Zaba, the editor of the privately owned weekly newspaper Zimbabwe Independent, has been arrested over a satirical article published by her publication last week. According to authorities, the article in question, titled...
AFRICA/ZIMBABWE - "Training seminar" for judges and prosecutors canceled
Fides
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July 3, 2025
Harare (Agenzia Fides) - Under pressure from legal experts, lawyers, and members of civil society, an order requiring Zimbabwean judges to participate in a series of training courses at the Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology of the ruling Zimbabwe...
Media lobby groups demand release of detained Zimbabwe Independent editor, condemn attack on press freedom
New Zimbabwe
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July 2, 2025
By Thandiwe Garusa WOMEN journalists’ rights advocacy group Gender and Media Connect (GMC) has called on authorities to release jailed news editor Faith Zaba. Zaba, who is an editor at the privately owned weekly newspaper Zimbabwe Independent, was...