Zimbabwe: Journalist Mhlanga's Trial in False Start As State Requests to Merge Case With HSTV's

Zimbabwe: Journalist Mhlanga's Trial in False Start As State Requests to Merge Case With HSTV's

The trial in which Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalist Blessed Mhlanga is accused of transmitting data messages inciting violence failed to start on Wednesday after the prosecution requested to merge his case with that of his employer.

Blessed Mhlanga, HSTV To Be Tried Together In Incitement Case

Mhlanga and HSTV are jointly charged with disseminating material alleged to incite violence or damage to property. The charges arise from their coverage of two press briefings held by war veteran and former ZANU PF Central Committee member Blessed Geza, on 27 January and 11 February. In her ruling delivered on Thursday, 15 May, Magistrate Mapiye stated that both accused parties were present at the same press conferences. She further noted that i…