UN expert condemns arrest of Zim journalists

Khan said the journalist’s arrest appeared to be arbitrary and directly linked to her editorial responsibilities.
By Staff Writer Oct. 10, 2025

Zaba prosecution puts Zim under UN spotlight

Shortly after, police summoned Ms. Zaba, the newspaper’s editor, to appear at the central police station of Harare.
By Irene Khan Oct. 10, 2025

AMH editors bail relaxation application dismissed

ALPHA Media Holdings (AMH) editors Kholwani Nyathi and Faith Zaba have had their application for bail relaxation and temporary release dismissed by Harare magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai.
By Trevor Mutsvairo Sep. 9, 2025

ZimInd editors challenge prosecution, argue state lacks authority

Nyathi is the editor-in-chief of AMH, and Zaba is the editor of the Zimbabwe Independent, the leading business weekly.
By Desmond Chingarande Aug. 29, 2025

Faith Zaba, AMH’s Mnangagwa ‘insult’ cases moved to August 15

Prosecutor Takudzwa Jambawu asked for the cases to be remanded to another date where an application would be made to consolidate the two dockets.
By Trevor Mutsvairo Jul. 29, 2025

Open letter to President Emmerson Mnangagwa

We have witnessed the detention of Heart & Soul Broadcasting Services (HStv) journalist Blessed Mhlanga for 73 days without trial and the distressing
By Trevor Ncube Jul. 17, 2025

AMH charged for ‘insulting’ Mnangagwa

The company’s lawyer, Chris Mhike, who accompanied Nyathi to the police station, confirmed the latest development.
By Staff Reporter Jul. 9, 2025

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 Jul. 6, 2025

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 Jul. 5, 2025