ZBC Hires UK Editor For Top Job
1 March 2019
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By Staff Correspondent| The national broadcaster, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation, has hired a UK journalist who was once its program manager.

Gilbert Nyambabvu

Gilbert Nyambabvu has for years been the editor of the UK based NewZimbabwe.

Nyambabvu is to be announced as boss as the broadcaster moves to establish a 24 hour news service.

Nyambabvu confirmed the development with ZimEye.com early Friday morning.

He has been appointed the Head of News and Current Affairs.

The Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa at the weekend said that they were planning a major overhaul of the ZBC.

“From a policy point of view, they are a national broadcaster and should run current affairs programmes of national interest when they do occur,” Mutsvangwa said an interview on Sunday.

She continued saying, “we have programmes to turn around ZBC as well as help change its public image. We will revamp its image and the quality of its programmes.”

Nyambabvu who holds a Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication; a degree in English and Television as well as a Masters in Law, told ZimEye he is looking forward to the development.

Yesterday he stepped down as Editor of NewZimbabwe after nearly six years at the helm of Zimbabwe’s leading online news publication.

Deputy Editor, Nkosana Dlamini takes over as Acting Editor pending the appointment of a substantive Editor.

Nyambabvu, who joined NewZimbabwe.com in 2009 and took over as Editor in 2013, leaves to pursue other interests.

Chief Executive Officer, Mr Jeff Madzingo, wished Nyambabvu well in his future endeavours and said an announcement would be made soon regarding a new Editor.

“Gilbert’s professionalism sustained the NewZimbabwe brand over the years and he leaves at time when the paper continues grow from strength to strength even in the era of social media.

“We want to thank him on behalf of our readers and advertisers,” he added.

Commenting on his departure, Nyambabvu joked; “Well, you want to go gracefully, and before Cdes start plotting a coup against you!”

He added; “More seriously through, a huge part of me is really sad to be leaving this pioneer of online Zimbabwean journalism.

“Even so, I’m very grateful to management for the opportunity to have been part of this tremendously impactive publication; and to the rest of the NewZim team for their support over the years.”