Trevor Ncube of Alpha Media Holdings spoke against the Zimbabwe government on Friday. This happened after a judge refused bail for reporter Blessed Mhlanga.
Ncube talked to news people outside the court building. He said it was sad but not surprising. The real shock would have been if the court had properly considered the case.
The Harare judge named Farai Gwatima kept Mhlanga in jail until March 14. The judge claimed letting Mhlanga go might cause trouble for the nation.
After hearing this ruling, Ncube said the law works differently for different people in Zimbabwe. He stated that Blessed never said what they blamed him for saying. Mhlanga works as a reporter, which the law should protect.
Ncube blamed President Mnangagwa for controlling the courts. He said Mnangagwa claims to control the army and police as well. Based on their laws, what happened in court was not fair or right.
The media boss warned that journalists face danger. The courts will not help them; instead, they will help the government. He urged people to keep doing what is right based on the law.
Ncube also said this affects how people see Zimbabwe for business. Fair courts matter for a country to seem honest. The court decision makes Zimbabwe look bad.
Ncube talked to news people outside the court building. He said it was sad but not surprising. The real shock would have been if the court had properly considered the case.
The Harare judge named Farai Gwatima kept Mhlanga in jail until March 14. The judge claimed letting Mhlanga go might cause trouble for the nation.
After hearing this ruling, Ncube said the law works differently for different people in Zimbabwe. He stated that Blessed never said what they blamed him for saying. Mhlanga works as a reporter, which the law should protect.
Ncube blamed President Mnangagwa for controlling the courts. He said Mnangagwa claims to control the army and police as well. Based on their laws, what happened in court was not fair or right.
The media boss warned that journalists face danger. The courts will not help them; instead, they will help the government. He urged people to keep doing what is right based on the law.
Ncube also said this affects how people see Zimbabwe for business. Fair courts matter for a country to seem honest. The court decision makes Zimbabwe look bad.
