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False dawn of the so-called new dispensation

Zaba was arrested last week and spent three cold nights in detention after she was charged with insulting the president following an instalment of the popular Muckracker satirical column

By Doctor Stop It 3h ago

False dawn of the so-called new dispensation

Editorial Comment: Appetite for own goals puzzling

Andrew Heslop, executive director of the World Association of Newspapers, said it was wrong to arrest journalists for scrutinising the conduct of public officials.

By The Standard 13h ago

Editorial Comment: Appetite for own goals puzzling

Zim needs more than rhetoric — it needs a relentless fighter

The country has undergone significant changes since the last election — and not for the better.

By Newsday Jul. 5, 2025

Zim needs more than rhetoric — it needs a relentless fighter

Zimbabwe Independent editor Zaba granted US$200 bail

Zaba is being charged with ‘undermining or insulting’ President Emmerson Mnangagwa in a satirical column published under the pseudonym “The Muckraker” last Friday.

By Staff Reporter Jul. 4, 2025

Zimbabwe Independent editor Zaba granted US$200 bail

Candid Comment: Truth-telling Zimbabwe Independent under siege

Zaba, one of Zimbabwe’s most decorated journalists, has been at the forefront of making diverse viewpoints available to everyone through this publication.

By Tinashe Kairiza Jul. 4, 2025

Candid Comment: Truth-telling Zimbabwe Independent under siege

ZimInd editor Zaba spends third night in jail

Following the withdrawal, defence lawyer Chris Mhike applied for bail with conditions.

By Desmond Chingarande Jul. 4, 2025

ZimInd editor Zaba spends third night in jail

Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba to spend third night behind bars as power cut delays ruling

At the hearing stage, the State did not oppose bail, with the prosecutor Takudzwa Jambawo citing medical records presented by the defence.

By Desmond Chingarande Jul. 3, 2025

Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba to spend third night behind bars as power cut delays ruling

Outrage over ZimInd editor’s detention

The prosecution said the contents of the article were false in material and designed to engender feelings of hostility in the citizens of Zimbabwe towards the President.

By Desmond Chingarande Jul. 3, 2025