Victoria Manase, a suspended presenter on ZBCtv's "Good Morning Zimbabwe," has publicly apologized for her recent remarks regarding King Lobengula, acknowledging the offensiveness and insensitivity of her comments and expressing regret for the hurt caused.
Manase's contrition stems from her acknowledgement that her statements, made during a live broadcast, were indeed "truly repulsive and insensitive" in light of the diverse cultural fabric of Zimbabwe.
She has assumed full responsibility for her words and extended a heartfelt apology to the entire nation and anyone affected by her remarks, emphasizing that her comments were not scripted and do not align with the values upheld by ZBC as an institution.
As she reflected on the importance of respecting and celebrating Zimbabwe's cultural diversity, Manase underscored her commitment to ensuring that programs like "Good Morning Zimbabwe" do not contribute to division along cultural, tribal, or racial lines. She concluded her statement by expressing a sincere promise to learn from this experience.
The controversy arose when Manase and her co-presenter, Farai Juliet Magada, made comments attributing colonial-era injustices to King Lobengula, suggesting that he traded the country for sugar. This depiction was widely criticized as tribalistic, leading to their suspension and triggering a significant backlash on social media.
The fallout from Manase's remarks also prompted decisive action from Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services Jenfan Muswere, who not only suspended the presenters but also dismissed the ZBC board led by Dr. Josaya Tai, citing broader concerns related to performance and corporate governance at ZBC.
Manase's public apology signifies an acknowledgment of the impact of her words and a step toward reconciliation with those affected, as she navigates the aftermath of the controversial incident.
As she reflected on the importance of respecting and celebrating Zimbabwe's cultural diversity, Manase underscored her commitment to ensuring that programs like "Good Morning Zimbabwe" do not contribute to division along cultural, tribal, or racial lines. She concluded her statement by expressing a sincere promise to learn from this experience.
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The fallout from Manase's remarks also prompted decisive action from Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services Jenfan Muswere, who not only suspended the presenters but also dismissed the ZBC board led by Dr. Josaya Tai, citing broader concerns related to performance and corporate governance at ZBC.
Manase's public apology signifies an acknowledgment of the impact of her words and a step toward reconciliation with those affected, as she navigates the aftermath of the controversial incident.
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