As a member of the Ndebele people of Zimbabwe, I am deeply affected by the ongoing tribalism and disrespect we face from our national broadcaster. Our culture, heritage, and even our revered King Lobengula are often portrayed negatively or inaccurately. This not only perpetuates harmful stereotypes but also fuels division among different ethnic groups in Zimbabwe.

The Ndebele people make up approximately 20% of Zimbabwe's population (source: CIA World Factbook). We have a rich history that deserves to be shared with respect and accuracy. Our King Lobengula is an important figure in our cultural narrative who should be honored, not disparaged.

We urge the national broadcaster to stop promoting tribalism against the Ndebele people. It is time for fair representation that respects all cultures and contributes to unity in our diverse nation.

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH ZBC.

ZBC must fire these two and we demand an apology for the tribalist remarks from ZBC and these two ladies. Their names are Farie Jules and Victoria Manage

WATCH: ZBC Presenter blames colonial era abuse on Ndebele King Lobengula “who loved sugar” live on TV

A ZBC Presenter, Victoria Manase, last week blamed colonial-era abuses on black people by whites on 1800s Ndebele King Lobengula, further stating he had been enticed by sugar.
Manase said this live on national television while hosting Wednesday’s Good Morning Zimbabwe (GMZ).
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Co-host Farai Magada could not be left out, arguing colonialism, despite its ‘ills’ was a necessary evil as they could now ‘sit in front of cameras and wear proper clothes not nhembe.’
There was a furore recently when a local daily fused an image of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Interim Secretary General Sengezo Tshabangu and King Lobengula while holding a pack of sugar.
The image and comments by Manase are based on a decades-long stereotype of King Lobengula who signed the Rudd Concession that led to colonisation of modern-day Zimbabwe.
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Please sign this petition to show your support for ending discrimination against the Ndebele people on public broadcasting platforms.