Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalists Blessed Mhlanga and Chengeto Chidi have been granted ZW$20 000 bail each.

Mhlanga and Chidi were arrested on allegations of violating provisions of the Electoral Act.

The two appeared before Chitungwiza magistrate Isheanesu Matova, who ordered them to report once a fortnight and to continue residing at their given addresses.

Mhlanga claimed he was severely assaulted and received fist punches from police officers during the arrest.