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United States Embassy in Zimbabwe has claimed that jailed investigative journalist Hopewell Chin’ono is being punished for exposing corruption in the country.
In his second arrest Chi’nono is being accused of posting a tweet which allegedly undermined the judicial system.
He allegedly posted a message on his Twitter account intending to prejudice the matter in which Zimbabwe Miners Federation leader Henrietta Rushwaya is currently appearing at Harare Magistrates Court on charges of smuggling gold out of Zimbabwe.
Posting on microblogging site twitter the USA Embassy in Harare said ,” Punishment for fearless reporting on corruption and the abuses of power in Zimbabwe continues for Hopewell Chi’nono.”
” Journalists need protection – not victimization for exposing the truth about corruption,” reads the post.
The Harare Magistrate Court on Friday denied him bail citing that he has a propensity to commit offences.
Chin’ono was initially arrested on 20 July on charges of inciting public violence ahead of the planned July 31 demonstrations.
He was later released on bail at his fourth attempt after spending close to 45 days at Chikurubi Maximum Prison.
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