He made the remarks during the launch of the Zimbabwe Media Policy, prompting fears of an impending media clampdown as some of his supporters push for him to remain in power beyond 2030.

In a stern warning directed at media practitioners, Mnangagwa said, “The past trends where media practitioners competed for prominence on the degree to which they demonise our country has no place in the Zimbabwe we fought for. We are building the Zimbabwe we all want, including the media. Content that harms our country and fellow citizens has no space in our constitutional democracy under my watch.”

His comments have sparked concern among media watchdogs and civil society groups, who view them as a threat to press freedom and democratic expression in Zimbabwe.

--ChannelAfrica--