...that Amnesty International described as "unjust and in contravention of Zimbabwe’s constitutional and international obligations to respect and uphold the rights to freedom of expression and press freedoms".

cpj.org/2025/07/zimb...

...Under Zimbabwe’s Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, Zaba could face a $300 fine or imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both, if convicted.'

Zaba's arrest follows the 72-day detention of senior Alpha Media Holdings journalist Blessed Mhlanga, who was held on charges...

...her bail hearing has been delayed despite health concerns raised by her lawyer.

From @pressfreedom.bsky.social: '"The “Muckracker” column linked to Zaba’s arrest said that Zimbabwe was a “mafia state,” citing the administration’s alleged interference in the politics of neighboring countries...

I am continually impressed by the knowledge, the skills, the thoughtfulness, the resilience, the resourcefulness and the dedication to fair, accurate and informative coverage that I see in these groups of journalists – & feel so lucky to have this regular opportunity to come away reinspired.

Grateful to join so many of these conversations – meeting incredible ppl from all over world who are grappling with v real challenges, immense pressure and threats to their own safety/wellbeing, as they work to bring news & analysis to global audiences in multiple languages/with astonishing reach.

Thank you! We overlapped in Oxford @bcfinucane.bsky.social, I was there as an undergrad 2002-05 – sorry not to have met, especially as I went on to work at Crisis Group as well. Hopefully still a chance to do so down the line!

Impressive college!

Thrillingly, I'm currently a portrait hanging in Keble's definitely impressive hall: portraits.keble.net

This is Jesus College but I was at Keble.