In a move that has ignited controversy and raised questions of nepotism, the niece of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Ms. Helliate Rushwaya, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) board.
The announcement of the new appointments, including that of Ms. Rushwaya and six other board members, was made by Mr. Jonathan Gandari, the Acting Permanent Secretary of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services.
Ms. Rushwaya, a former ZBC chief executive, is joined on the board by Mr. Lewis Uriri, Mr. Chipo Nheta, Ms. Precious Charandura, Mr. Charles Munganasa, Dr. Henry Mukono, and Dr. Nanette Silukhuni. The appointments, effective from January 9, 2024, are set for a four-year term.
Notably, Ms. Rushwaya is the younger sister of Henrietta Rushwaya, a convicted gold smuggler, while Martin Rushwaya, her brother, holds influential positions as the former Permanent Secretary of Defence and the current Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, serving as a senior adviser to President Mnangagwa.
The approval of these appointments, conveyed by Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services, has sparked discussions about potential nepotism and conflict of interest due to Ms. Rushwaya's familial ties to the President. The letter emphasized the expectations for the new board members to work collaboratively and implement performance-based contracts to fulfill ZBC's strategic mandate.
The strategic responsibilities outlined for the board encompass contributing to the revitalization of ZBC through the production and dissemination of commercially viable, innovative, and high-quality content at both national and global levels. These objectives include governance oversight, anti-corruption measures, studio modernization, revenue enhancement, local content promotion, and support for the broadcasting industry.
The board's vital tasks also encompass sustainable financial management, effective marketing, and industrial collaborations, as well as the promotion of heritage-based broadcasting and support for the "Brand Zimbabwe" initiative.
The appointment of President Mnangagwa's niece to the helm of ZBC has sparked debates surrounding fairness, impartiality, and adherence to governance principles, as critics and stakeholders raise concerns about the potential influence of familial relationships on the governance and decision-making within the broadcasting corporation.
Ms. Rushwaya, a former ZBC chief executive, is joined on the board by Mr. Lewis Uriri, Mr. Chipo Nheta, Ms. Precious Charandura, Mr. Charles Munganasa, Dr. Henry Mukono, and Dr. Nanette Silukhuni. The appointments, effective from January 9, 2024, are set for a four-year term.
Notably, Ms. Rushwaya is the younger sister of Henrietta Rushwaya, a convicted gold smuggler, while Martin Rushwaya, her brother, holds influential positions as the former Permanent Secretary of Defence and the current Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, serving as a senior adviser to President Mnangagwa.
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The strategic responsibilities outlined for the board encompass contributing to the revitalization of ZBC through the production and dissemination of commercially viable, innovative, and high-quality content at both national and global levels. These objectives include governance oversight, anti-corruption measures, studio modernization, revenue enhancement, local content promotion, and support for the broadcasting industry.
The board's vital tasks also encompass sustainable financial management, effective marketing, and industrial collaborations, as well as the promotion of heritage-based broadcasting and support for the "Brand Zimbabwe" initiative.
The appointment of President Mnangagwa's niece to the helm of ZBC has sparked debates surrounding fairness, impartiality, and adherence to governance principles, as critics and stakeholders raise concerns about the potential influence of familial relationships on the governance and decision-making within the broadcasting corporation.
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