By KITSEPILE NYATHI More by this AuthorZimbabwean police on Monday arrested an investigative journalist who exposed alleged corruption in the procurement of Covid-19 medical supplies, a matter that involves the first family. Via Twitter, the Committee to Protect Journalists called Mr Chin'ono's immediate release, saying he was "abducted from his home by police". A fortnight ago, Mr Mnangagwa fired Health minister Obadiah Moyo after he was arrested for his role in the procurement scandal, where the government paid $60 million to a company that allegedly inflated prices. Mr Chin’ono was among investigative journalists who first exposed the scandal and linked one of the President's sons to the controversial company. "President Mnangagwa noted the important role investigative journalists like Hopewell Chin’ono play in shedding light on corruption," the embassy tweeted.

Source: Daily Nation July 20, 2020 14:03 UTC