
In Zimbabwe, Insulting the President Is a Criminal Offense With Jail Time
Section 33 of Zimbabwe's Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act makes it a criminal offense to publicly insult or undermine the authority of the President, carrying penalties of up to one year in prison, a fine, or both. The law is actively and frequently enforced, though the 'state symbols' element of the popular claim is an overstatement not fully supported by the statute.