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Nyoni causes stir, addresses business indaba in Ndebele
27 Apr 2016 at 07:24hrs | Views
Small to Medium minister Sithembiso Nyoni caused a stir when she addressed a business conference in Ndebele in Bulawayo today.
Her stance prompted journalists and academics to take to twitter to debate the issue. Bulawayo based journalist Ray Ndlovu noted "Why is Sithembiso Nyoni speaking in Ndebele at the #IBC2016 at ZITF" asked Ndlovu.
Public Relations expect Lennox Mhlanga responded "@fingerray what's wrong with doing salutations in the local language? We are in Bulawayo aren't we?
Ndlovu said "@lenoxmhlanga That is not an issue, there must be inclusivity for delegates here & live up to its international thrust.Nt everyone from Byo".
Academic Shepherd Mpofu weighed in saying "@fingerray @lenoxmhlanga No Ray. Int'l delegates have to experience and even be encouraged to do greetings in isiNdebele".
The language issue is a thorny issue in Parliement as legislators who contribute in Ndebele are quickly reprimanded.
Her stance prompted journalists and academics to take to twitter to debate the issue. Bulawayo based journalist Ray Ndlovu noted "Why is Sithembiso Nyoni speaking in Ndebele at the #IBC2016 at ZITF" asked Ndlovu.
Public Relations expect Lennox Mhlanga responded "@fingerray what's wrong with doing salutations in the local language? We are in Bulawayo aren't we?
Academic Shepherd Mpofu weighed in saying "@fingerray @lenoxmhlanga No Ray. Int'l delegates have to experience and even be encouraged to do greetings in isiNdebele".
The language issue is a thorny issue in Parliement as legislators who contribute in Ndebele are quickly reprimanded.
Source - Byo24News
