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Outcry over Mnangagwa's Lobengula jibe
09 Jun 2024 at 04:14hrs | Views
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent remarks about the late Ndebele King Lobengula Khumalo have sparked criticism and condemnation from various quarters.
Speaking at an event in Chivhu, Mnangagwa suggested that Lobengula was "dull" and lacked innovation.
Critics, including political parties, cultural leaders, and analysts, have rebuked Mnangagwa for his remarks, describing them as disrespectful and divisive.
They argue that such comments risk exacerbating ethnic tensions and undermine efforts to heal historical wounds.
Calls have been made for public officials to be more mindful of their language, particularly concerning sensitive historical figures like Lobengula.
Mnangagwa's comments echo a previous incident where two presenters were suspended for denigrating the late Ndebele king on national television.
Lobengula, the last Ndebele king, is widely regarded as a significant figure in Zimbabwean history, and his legacy remains a contentious issue in contemporary discourse.
Speaking at an event in Chivhu, Mnangagwa suggested that Lobengula was "dull" and lacked innovation.
Critics, including political parties, cultural leaders, and analysts, have rebuked Mnangagwa for his remarks, describing them as disrespectful and divisive.
They argue that such comments risk exacerbating ethnic tensions and undermine efforts to heal historical wounds.
Calls have been made for public officials to be more mindful of their language, particularly concerning sensitive historical figures like Lobengula.
Mnangagwa's comments echo a previous incident where two presenters were suspended for denigrating the late Ndebele king on national television.
Lobengula, the last Ndebele king, is widely regarded as a significant figure in Zimbabwean history, and his legacy remains a contentious issue in contemporary discourse.
Source - the standard
