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The case of Blessed Mhlanga: Pre-trial detentions now Mnangagwa govt’s new weapon of choice
Mhlanga said he was not surprised when he was initially denied bail by Harare magistrate Farai Gwatima on February 28.
By Miriam Mangwaya
May. 11, 2025
Blessed Mhlanga’s fury exposes Zim’s broken justice system
Watching Mhlanga’s Press interview following his release, one could not help but be struck by the rage of anger radiating from him.
By Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
May. 10, 2025
Blessed Mhlanga free after 72 days
Mpofu said there was no violence in the country, adding that even the judge, being a Zimbabwean, had noticed that.
By Desmond Chingarande
May. 7, 2025
Blessed Mhlanga finally granted bail
Mandaza ordered Mhlanga to pay US500 and report once a week on Fridays at police's law and order section.
By Desmond Chingarande
May. 6, 2025
HSTV takes challenge to ConCourt
Mtetwa said the allegations did not state that Mhlanga worked for HStv, but it placed him as the company.
By Desmond Chingarande
May. 6, 2025
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55 days of hell: Jailed Blessed Mhlanga’s family share agony
Mhlanga was arrested on February 24 on two counts of transmission of data messages “inciting violence or damage to property,” after his employer Heart and
By Problem Masau
Apr. 20, 2025
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Blessed Mhlanga seeks ConCourt intervention
Mhlanga, who is represented by lawyers Chris Mhike and Doug Coltart, said the section under which he is charged imposed an unfair burden on journalists.
By Desmond Chingarande
Apr. 13, 2025
Human Rights Watch calls for journo Mhlanga’s release
HStv is the online broadcast arm of Alpha Media Holdings, publishers of the NewsDay, The Standard, Zimbabwe Independent and Southern Eye.
By Takudzwanashe Mangongera and Lawrence Maphosa
Mar. 28, 2025
High Court denies journalist Mhlanga bail
HIGH Court judge Justice Gibson Mandaza yesterday denied an application for bail by HStv senior journalist Blessed Mhlanga.
By Rejoice Phiri
Mar. 22, 2025
