By Staff Writer
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has authorised the appointment of a new Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) board, which will be chaired by Ms Helliate Rushwaya amid indications that heads are set to roll at most state run media houses.
The new board was announced in a statement by Acting Permanent Secretary for Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Mr Jonathan Gandari this Wednesday.
Other members of the new ZBC board include Advocate Lewis Uriri, Mr Chipo Nheta, Ms Precious Charandura, Mr Charles Munganasa, Dr Henry Mukono and Dr Nanette Silikhuni.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services is reminding all media houses and broadcasters to be alive to sensitivities of communities and not uphold colonial stereotypes.
In a statement, the Acting Permanent Secretary Mr Jonathan Gandari said the media must refrain from nonfactual commentary that divides audiences, readers and viewers at national, community and regional levels.
He encouraged media institutions to uphold sacrosanct journalism ethics and the broader goal to promote national cohesion.
However, sources privy to developments on the ground have alleged that many ‘politically improper’ editors at state run media houses are set to lose their jobs due to impending shuffles set to take place.
