Zimbabwe's national development goals demand more than policy changes and economic shifts, according to Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Nick Mangwana. He told students at Zimbabwe National Defence University that reaching Vision 2030 targets fundamentally depends on strategic communication efforts.
Speaking during Media Day at the institution, Mangwana stressed that countries unable to shape their narratives allow others to define them. The event brought together representatives from multiple broadcasting and publishing entities as well as the Zimbabwe Media Commission. Mangwana argued that collaborative work between government, journalists and security agencies remains essential for building consensus around national ambitions.
Zimpapers acting Editorial Executive Elias Mambo called for greater control over digital platforms, warning that unregulated online spaces create security vulnerabilities. Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation chief executive Sugar Chagonda pledged the state broadcaster would continue highlighting infrastructure projects and programs that strengthen national unity. Media Commission director Nyaradzo Makombe emphasized that unprofessional reporting damages the country's international reputation and creates weaknesses that adversaries might exploit. The gathering focused on how media organizations can advance security interests through responsible coverage.
Speaking during Media Day at the institution, Mangwana stressed that countries unable to shape their narratives allow others to define them. The event brought together representatives from multiple broadcasting and publishing entities as well as the Zimbabwe Media Commission. Mangwana argued that collaborative work between government, journalists and security agencies remains essential for building consensus around national ambitions.
Zimpapers acting Editorial Executive Elias Mambo called for greater control over digital platforms, warning that unregulated online spaces create security vulnerabilities. Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation chief executive Sugar Chagonda pledged the state broadcaster would continue highlighting infrastructure projects and programs that strengthen national unity. Media Commission director Nyaradzo Makombe emphasized that unprofessional reporting damages the country's international reputation and creates weaknesses that adversaries might exploit. The gathering focused on how media organizations can advance security interests through responsible coverage.
