WPF vehemently denounces the egregious treatment of Rutendo Maraire by businessman Wicknell Chivayo.

Two journalists from Voice of America Studio 7, Annahstacia Ndlovu and Kudzanai Musengi, were denied access to cover the Zanu PF's annual conference in Gweru.

Supporters of political party Zanu PF take Annahstacia Ndlovu’s phone and physically assault her for documenting street skirmishes in the run up to presidential elections on August 23, 2023.

Journalist Pellagia Mpurwa was physically assaulted during a recent political rally in Gokwe and forced to delete footage by ruling party supporters.

Danish journalist Camilla Nielsson’s political film documentary “President” has been banned by Zimbabwe authorities.

Chengeto Chidi and her colleague at Alpha Media Holding (AMH), Blessed Mhlanga, were granted bail against surety bonds of ZWD $20,000 each.

The bureau chief and assistant editor for The Mirror Midlands, Elizabeth Mashiri, was detained by police in Gweru on August 17. The journalist was recording a scuffle between the police and vendors when she was apprehended for allegations of disorderly conduct. Elizabeth was taken into custody even after producing her press credentials issued by the Zimbabwe Media Commission. After intervention from her lawyer, the police released Elizabeth after four hours in detention.

The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) is utterly dismayed by the online bullying of journalist Sophie Mokoena by the ruling party spokesperson. Sophie Mokoena, the foreign editor for SABC, was viciously attacked online by ruling party spokesperson, Tafadzwa Mugwadi. The government spokesperson threatened to release a “bombshell” if SABC does not stop the journalist. Given the gravity and recurrence of vicious online abuse targeting female reporters, CFWIJ calls upon the Zimbabwean Government to take action against the spokesperson.