Alpha Media Holdings publisher Trevor Ncube expressed strong disapproval regarding the Mnangagwa governmental leadership following judicial proceedings where reporter Blessed Mhlanga was refused temporary release from custody. Ncube addressed media representatives outside the courthouse, indicating he expected such results despite finding them deeply troubling. He suggested genuine judicial consideration appeared absent throughout the case evaluation processes during Friday's hearing.
Harare Magistrate Farai Gwatima ordered continued detention for Mhlanga through March 14, stating that national stability concerns prevented approving release requests. The legal official claimed that allowing the media professional freedom might create societal disruption, endangering public safety. These assertions prompted Ncube to criticize what he described as inconsistent enforcement practices throughout Zimbabwe.
Ncube clarified that allegations against Mhlanga misrepresented facts, emphasizing the individual functions merely as a professional news gatherer performing duties protected under constitutional provisions. The media executive suggested judicial authorities functioned under presidential influence rather than independently. According to Ncube, governmental figures previously claimed authority over military forces plus police departments, reflecting similar control mechanisms across legal institutions.
The publishing leader cautioned that current circumstances create hazardous working environments for news professionals throughout Zimbabwe. He noted that legal systems appeared aligned with governmental interests rather than constitutional principles. Despite these challenges, Ncube encouraged continued professional journalism practices adhering to established legal frameworks and public interest standards. He additionally connected fair legal processes with economic credibility, suggesting that current practices negatively impact national reputation among international observers.
Harare Magistrate Farai Gwatima ordered continued detention for Mhlanga through March 14, stating that national stability concerns prevented approving release requests. The legal official claimed that allowing the media professional freedom might create societal disruption, endangering public safety. These assertions prompted Ncube to criticize what he described as inconsistent enforcement practices throughout Zimbabwe.
Ncube clarified that allegations against Mhlanga misrepresented facts, emphasizing the individual functions merely as a professional news gatherer performing duties protected under constitutional provisions. The media executive suggested judicial authorities functioned under presidential influence rather than independently. According to Ncube, governmental figures previously claimed authority over military forces plus police departments, reflecting similar control mechanisms across legal institutions.
The publishing leader cautioned that current circumstances create hazardous working environments for news professionals throughout Zimbabwe. He noted that legal systems appeared aligned with governmental interests rather than constitutional principles. Despite these challenges, Ncube encouraged continued professional journalism practices adhering to established legal frameworks and public interest standards. He additionally connected fair legal processes with economic credibility, suggesting that current practices negatively impact national reputation among international observers.
