Ziyambi Ziyambi recently blasted journalist Blessed Mhlanga at a big party meeting. The ZANU PF leader accused Mhlanga of trying to start fights through his online posts. Ziyambi told everyone at the Chinhoyi gathering that officials would crack down hard on anyone spreading messages that push for violence. He believes reporters should never create panic among regular citizens.
The justice minister insisted no country would let people call for attacks against government leaders. He thinks such actions harm the economy and make the nation less stable. The police arrested Mhlanga last month after he walked into their station himself on February 24, 2025. They claim his HSTV broadcasts went against the law when he interviewed critics of President Mnangagwa.
Law enforcement charged the Alpha Media Holdings reporter under Section 164 of the Criminal Law Act. They say he sent messages wanting to spark violence or destroy property. His main offense seemingly came from talking with Blessed Geza on air. This war veteran often speaks out harshly against the current administration and its policies.
Mhlanga cannot leave jail because the High Court pushed back his bail hearing indefinitely. His lawyer fought hard to challenge the evidence presented but failed to secure his release. The journalist remains locked up at Harare Remand Prison with no clear timeline for when he might see freedom. Legal experts continue monitoring this press freedom case closely.
The justice minister insisted no country would let people call for attacks against government leaders. He thinks such actions harm the economy and make the nation less stable. The police arrested Mhlanga last month after he walked into their station himself on February 24, 2025. They claim his HSTV broadcasts went against the law when he interviewed critics of President Mnangagwa.
Law enforcement charged the Alpha Media Holdings reporter under Section 164 of the Criminal Law Act. They say he sent messages wanting to spark violence or destroy property. His main offense seemingly came from talking with Blessed Geza on air. This war veteran often speaks out harshly against the current administration and its policies.
Mhlanga cannot leave jail because the High Court pushed back his bail hearing indefinitely. His lawyer fought hard to challenge the evidence presented but failed to secure his release. The journalist remains locked up at Harare Remand Prison with no clear timeline for when he might see freedom. Legal experts continue monitoring this press freedom case closely.
