Makoni, who was accompanied by his party Spokesperson, Evans Sagomba and Harare Province Spokesperson, Malcom Mandangu, said he wanted to interact and exchange views with various institutions under the “Conversation with Simba” programme.
During the visit Makoni shared The Zimbabwean’s operational experiences from its inception in 2006 to date.
“The aim of my visit is to get firsthand views of how respective media houses operate and the challenges faced,” said Makoni.
Makoni said though he was not in a position to assist media houses overcome problems, it was important for him to interact with the media outside the election season.
The former finance minister appreciated the role played by The Zimbabwean in reflecting voices of the marginalised.
He however expressed concern at the “lowering” of journalism standards in the country due to the restrictive environment.
Makoni said the media would serve best interests of the nation if they covered more about the common people’s lives than the elite, the urban and sensational issues.
Every first Wednesday of the month Makoni interacts with journalists at his party offices in Harare.
He also regularly exchanges views with the public at social events such as golf tournaments, church services and the Media Press Club among other gatherings.
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This is typical of the Simba Makoni we have known since Zimbabwe attained political independence in 1980. Simba remains a level headed and right thinking citizen, who toils to bring about sanity to a country at war with itself and create a sensitive national leadership. Do not tire Simba. Go ahead with the visits but do not forget to have a chat with the marginalised who now make the majority of Zimbabweans. Some might say you are seeking cheap political mileage, but take no heed to such counter-productive criticisms which would catch up with you shortly. May God bless your “Conversation with Simba” exercise.
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