Faith Zaba

Speaking at the launch of Coming out of the Shadows: The untold stories of sexual harassment in Zimbabwe’s media bit.ly/3MC6sLD

To my mentees, your messages brought me to tears. In the darkest of moments, hearing from you, reading your words of love, strength, & encouragement, filled me with emotion. You reminded me that this journey is bigger than me. Thank you for standing with me. #NoPressNoFreedom

To local, regional & international organisations, Thank you for speaking out and standing firmly for press freedom. Your bold condemnation of the injustice I faced, and your public demand for the charges to be dropped, gave me hope, a clear message that the world was watching.

To my colleagues, I am so deeply moved by the solidarity you showed me. Your presence in the courtroom, your articles & your voices raised on my behalf, they meant more than I can ever express. You reminded the world that journalism is not a crime, & that we don’t abandon our own

I would like to thank my lawyer Chris Mhike, he is one of a kind, ⁦@misazimbabwe⁩, ⁦@ZLHRLawyers⁩ for support. When I was arrested and thrown into a terrifying ordeal, Chris didn’t just represent me, he stood with me. At every turn, he went far beyond the call of duty

When President Emmerson Mnangagwa was running away from Robert Mugabe the usually pliant state media refused to report on his predicament. @NewsDayZimbabwe continued its coverage of the man who had refused to give them an interview only a few week’s earlier under the pretext that…

Editors Memo: Front page awaits your touch newsday.co.zw/theindependent…

Candid Comment: Truth-telling Zimbabwe Independent under siege newsday.co.zw/theindependent…

🔵A week after the arrest of @Zimindependent weekly newspaper editor, @Faye_Zaba on allegations of insulting @edmnangagwa, the State has charged the publication’s parent company Alpha Media Holdings (AMH). newsday.co.zw/local-news/art… @kholwaninyathi @bbmhlanga @ChrisMhike

An attack on journalists is an attack on everyone. We must all be concerned. An uninformed nation is a poor nation. We can’t all wait for donations from one person. Some of us want to buy our own cars.

Editorial Comment: Appetite for own goals puzzling newsday.co.zw/thestandard/st…

Global outrage as ZimInd editor clocks third night in detention newsday.co.zw/theindependent…

Only those lacking confidence in the ideas arena arrest journalists for doing their work, more sad 4 satirical writings. There is a growing crisis of confidence in @ZANUPF_Official that leads to targeting journalists as a way of silencing society #freefaithzaba @IMSforfreemedia

Sad to see @Faye_Zaba in prison garbs meant for criminals. One thing is clear, those who arrest journalists are making a judgement on themselves. That is they have nothing to offer other than fear mongering. Height of poor leadership is silencing journalists. #freefaithzaba

Journalism is a job and a profession, not a crime. The freedom to report the truth, hold power to account, and inform the public is a cornerstone of any democratic society #freefaithzaba

My friend, you are in my prayers. The thought of you enduring those filthy cells over an issue that could be resolved with reason—not cruelty—sickens me. But this is who they are: ZanuPF will always feast on persecution, cheering as justice is trampled. Stay strong.