Repression refined: Zim’s war on the media
The INTELWATCH report is particularly damning in its depiction of how repression has evolved. Gone, to some extent, are the instruments of the past, such as overt violence and dramatic shutdowns.
By Shame Makoshori
Mar. 20, 2026
Digital gangs unleash terror on Zimbabwe’s private press
Zimbabwe’s media landscape is being reshaped into one where speaking out requires calculation, criticism carries consequences, and silence is often the safest option.
By Shame Makoshori
Mar. 20, 2026
‘Massive deception over Zimbabwean journalism’... state mounts web of firewalls criminalising press freedoms: Report
Fresh evidence exposing the depth of what authors described as Zimbabwe’s “repressive” media landscape emerged this week, with a detailed investigation documenting deepening risks
By Shame Makoshori
Mar. 13, 2026
