Harare magistrate postpones AMH editors’ case
AMH editors’ case postponed
By Trevor Mutsvairo
Feb. 25, 2026
Independent issues unreserved apology to President ED Mnangagwa over ZBC story
The Zimbabwe Independent remains committed to the highest standards of journalistic integrity, fairness and accuracy.
By Faith Zaba
Feb. 20, 2026
Why Zimbabwe remains a major concern
Violations of the law can result in criminal prosecution, with penalties ranging from heavy fines to imprisonment.
By Human Rights Watch
Feb. 8, 2026
ZimInd editor’s case postponed to February 25
The defence had argued that the State’s case was vague, disclosed no offence at law, and violated constitutional protections of free expression.
By Staff Writer
Feb. 3, 2026
AMH Editors’ case postponed
The charge relates to a Muckraker satirical column titled When we become a mafia State, published in the Zimbabwe Independent on June 27, 2025.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
Jan. 30, 2026
Magistrate rejects bid to quash Muckraker case...sends ZimInd editor and publisher to trial
The magistrate also dismissed arguments that the charges were defective because they cited no complainant.
By Desmond Chingarande
Dec. 19, 2025
Magistrate throws spanners in AMH, Zaba freedom bid
The defence had argued that the State’s case was vague, disclosed no offence at law and violated constitutional protection of free expression.
By Desmond Chingarande
Dec. 19, 2025
ZimInd editor honoured with human rights award
The award was presented at a ceremony in Harare to mark International Human Rights Day.
By Julia Ndlela
Dec. 12, 2025
‘Muckraker’ case takes turn: Zaba, AMH seek withdrawal of charges
Prosecutors allege the article was false, targeted the President and was intended to engender hostility towards him, a claim the defence has dismissed as unfounded and unconstitutional.
By Desmond Chingarande
Dec. 5, 2025
