ZMC Inaugural Annual Media Golf Day Set For Friday

 

By Desire Tshuma

Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has announced that it will be hosting inaugural annual Media Golf Day on Friday 28 July 2023 at the ZRP Golf Club in Harare .

The Tournament shall be held under the the ” Professional Media For Peaceful Elections” . The theme underlines the constant message from the commission that the coming harmonized elections are an opportunity for Zimbabweans to exercise their constitutional duty and responsibility to choose their leaders in a dignified and peaceful manner.

” We went on to call upon citizens to embrace the elections , remembering that the rights they are exercising have a bearing in future generations . In keeping with the constitutional mandate of chapter 12 commissions , the ZMC reiterates the active participation of Zimbabweans in building a sustainable democracy and a culture of good governance ” said ZMC Chairperson Dr Magosongwe.

” Therefore this requires citizens to exercise their rights in a peaceful and orderly manner for the greater national good. The media in particular is duty bound to keep citizens informed on important developments in the electoral environment providing accurate information and promoting robust debates ” concluded Prof Magosongwe .

The golf day will offer media industry and its various stakeholders an opportunity to build a rapport and collegiality even though people have different choices . Zimbabwe Media Commission’s decision to host Media Golf day is part of its contribution towards peaceful elections and it emphasized that there is much that brings people together than what divides them .

The Zimbabwe Media Commission also said the tournament will also provide an opportunity and platform for media stakeholders to interact with captains of industries and commerce as well as other entities and this will be the beginning of the event as an annual event .

This was revealed at press conference that was held at Zimbabwe Media Commission headquarters in Harare where different media stakeholders attended.

 

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