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Nick Mangwana Denies Mnangagwa Gifted Cattle To Botswana's President

3 months agoWed, 18 Dec 2024 08:08:14 GMT
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Nick Mangwana Denies Mnangagwa Gifted Cattle To Botswana's President

The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Nick Mangwana, has denied reports that President Emmerson Mnangagwa gifted Ankole cattle to his Botswana counterpart, Duma Boko.

On Tuesday, the Botswana newspaper Tuesday Grill reported that Mnangagwa presented 10 Ankole cattle to Boko during a SADC meeting to congratulate him on his historic general election victory. The report also stated that Boko has not transported the cattle to Botswana, as he is not a farmer.

In a statement, Emang Mutapati, the Press Secretary to the President of Botswana, dismissed the claims as “baseless and unfounded.”

Commenting on the statement by Mutapati, Mangwana said: “President [Mnangagwa] did not give President [Duma Boko] Ankole cattle.”

However, in a subsequent statement, Tuesday Grill reaffirmed their commitment to the accuracy of their reporting, insisting that they stand by their original story. Reads the statement:

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We Stand by Our Story: Response to Emang Mutapati’s Rebuttal

We have noted with great disappointment a statement issued by the Press Secretary to the President, Emang Mutapati, purporting to refute our lead story titled “Mnangagwa Gifts Boko 10 Expensive Ankole Cattle.”

It is not our intention to engage in back-and-forth exchanges, as we adhere to the highest standards of journalism, including thorough research and fact verification, before publishing any story.

What is particularly disappointing, however, is that Mutapati was contacted prior to the story’s publication and requested five days to respond.

In a time-sensitive environment where the public expects prompt information, such a delay appeared to be an intentional attempt to gag us.

We are therefore surprised that within less than 24 hours, Mutapati has issued a rebuttal.

If she had a response ready, why was it not provided to us when we approached her? This clearly demonstrates a lack of genuine intent to respond to our inquiries.

Furthermore, if Mutapati wishes to address us, she should refrain from dragging unrelated bodies, such as the Editors’ Forum, into the matter an entity to which she remains conflicted as both a member and former chairperson.

MISA Botswana remains the recognized authority advocating for free speech locally.

To our readers, clients, and stakeholders, we urge you to remain calm. We are firmly committed to upholding the principles of quality journalism and will continue to operate with integrity.

Those seeking to discredit us, as has become increasingly evident, will ultimately face the reality of their misplaced efforts.

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8 Comments

hoy · 3 months ago
we know this journalism game its just sellin papers simply by righting bogus stories. duma watch out
7@$h!0n🎙👉🔊👉🎤 · 3 months ago
hooo
Mai Stella · 3 months ago
maEditors awa akatumwa to discredit the new president
Scud · 3 months ago
Tha last statement says it all, Game on.
...,. · 3 months ago
They should defend the profession otherwise it will be turned into a PR wing against the poor by those who have power and those who have money. I am sure President Boko will tell the real truth as he promised that they will have nothing to hide.
,,,, dott · 3 months ago
Grill kudii manyadziswa ka kutaura kwamusina kuswera
Meda Online · 3 months ago
So who is speaking the truth in this world of misinformation and disinformation. A journalist with a pen in his hand is like a warrior with an AK 47, he can use it to destroy or protect citizens....

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