The incoming secretary general Frank Chikowore learnt with shock the recent death of Partson Matsikidze and Nkosana Mpofu. The duo worked together at The Nation, a provincial newspaper in Matabeleland North Province that was owned by Mpofu before Matsikidze left to pursue greener pastures. Mpofu leaves behind a wife and two children while Matsikidze leaves behind his wife Lillian Kabwe, two sons Cleopas and Zigomo and daughter Susan.
May their souls rest in eternal peace.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Frank Chikowore Puts His Head On The Block
I am offering myself for the position of Secretary General in the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists. I have travelled to several parts of the country on a consultative process and the majority of the Union's membership has given me the thumbs up.
I wish to point out here as I launch my campaign that the time for corrupution at ZUJ is over, the time for personal agrandisement is over, the time for favouritism is over, say NO to segregation in union business and Vote Frank Chikowore for Secretray General.
Time is now for generational change! Time is now for leadership renewal! Time is now to reclaim our Union! Time is now to reclaim our profession!Say No to de-facto ZUJ president Matthew Takaona's leadership style. I wish to remind him that ZUJ is not a dynasty, neither is it a tuckshop nor Animal Farm. All I need is your vote to provide capable leadership at ZUJ.
I assure the Union's membership that all ZUJ business would be conducted in a democratic and transparent manner in line with the mandate of Congress.Vote Frank Chikowore for S-G.Hotline: 0912 963 673
I wish to point out here as I launch my campaign that the time for corrupution at ZUJ is over, the time for personal agrandisement is over, the time for favouritism is over, say NO to segregation in union business and Vote Frank Chikowore for Secretray General.
Time is now for generational change! Time is now for leadership renewal! Time is now to reclaim our Union! Time is now to reclaim our profession!Say No to de-facto ZUJ president Matthew Takaona's leadership style. I wish to remind him that ZUJ is not a dynasty, neither is it a tuckshop nor Animal Farm. All I need is your vote to provide capable leadership at ZUJ.
I assure the Union's membership that all ZUJ business would be conducted in a democratic and transparent manner in line with the mandate of Congress.Vote Frank Chikowore for S-G.Hotline: 0912 963 673
Three man race - at least for now
The post of ZUJ president has generated so much interest and three candidates are vying for that post. Former Daily News journalist Godwin Mangudya has long declared his interest and so has Isdore Guvamombe of Herald newspaper.
Not to be outdone is the de-facto president Mathew Takaona who will not give up easily. He has shown interest in retaining his position but the proggressive forces are mulling recalling him before the Congress.
But having more than one candidate challenging the incumbent ZUJ chief is likely to divide the congress votes in favour of Takaona. But the issue would be ironed out soon as the Tug Team would facilitate debate in that scope.
Watch this space.
Not to be outdone is the de-facto president Mathew Takaona who will not give up easily. He has shown interest in retaining his position but the proggressive forces are mulling recalling him before the Congress.
But having more than one candidate challenging the incumbent ZUJ chief is likely to divide the congress votes in favour of Takaona. But the issue would be ironed out soon as the Tug Team would facilitate debate in that scope.
Watch this space.
Zindi vies for VP's post
Zimpapers journalist, Emilia Zindi, has declared her interest in contesting the post of First Vice President within the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists.
She joins the progressive comrades like Frank Chikowore and Godwin Mangudya who have openly challenged Mathew Takaona's de-facto leadership.
The struggle continues and comrades are ready to take it to the wire. Its like an unstoppable tsunami.
She joins the progressive comrades like Frank Chikowore and Godwin Mangudya who have openly challenged Mathew Takaona's de-facto leadership.
The struggle continues and comrades are ready to take it to the wire. Its like an unstoppable tsunami.
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