Several journalists covering antigovernment protests were arrested, assaulted, or saw their equipment confiscated.
Freedom House
28 April 2017
In March 2015, unknown assailants abducted prominent journalist and government critic Itai Dzamara in Harare, and he remained missing at year’s end.
Freedom House
23 April 2016
Leader of Facebook-initiated Occupy Africa Unity Square movement abducted, remains missing as of June 2015
Freedom House
31 October 2015
Ranked 155 in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2015
Architect of "draconian media laws" returns as Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services
Media Institute of Southern Africa
3 May 2014
Over 40 members of National Youths for Democracy arrested during voter registration campaign
Freedom House
1 May 2014
"New constitution guarantees free expression, but repressive laws are left intact"
Committee to Protect Journalists
12 February 2014
Ranked 135th in annual press freedom index
Reporters Without Borders
1 February 2014
Political parties free to express views and canvass for support under new constitution
Human Rights Watch
22 January 2014
Ranked 170th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2013
"State-sponsored political violence is a serious and chronic problem"
Freedom House
16 January 2013
Flurry of frivolous lawsuits launched by President's party officials aim to financially cripple critical newspapers
Media Institute of Southern Africa
22 June 2012
Improvements observed as "anti-press harassment continued a gradual decline"
Committee to Protect Journalists
21 February 2012
Tied for 117th place in annual press freedom index
Reporters Without Borders
26 January 2012
"Intimidation, arbitrary arrest, and criminal prosecution of journalists" limit right to free expression
Human Rights Watch
22 January 2012