STATE MEDIA LIES EXPOSED: CCC RALLY CROWD DOWNPLAYED WHILE ZANU PF EVENT EXAGGERATED
At the CCC rally, which was a peaceful event to promote transparency and accountability in government, there was a big problem with how the media reported it. People who were there said around 10,000 people came. But the state media said only 1,000 people were there. This was done on purpose to make the CCC rally look less popular and to hurt the movement’s credibility and support.
On the other hand, the ZANU PF rally, which is the ruling party’s main event, was given too much praise by the state media. The media said there were more than 50,000 people there. But people who were there and independent reporters said only about 5,000 people showed up. This big difference in numbers was to make it look like the ruling party had a lot of support. This is misleading both people in the country and those watching from other countries.
The big difference in how the state media reported these two events makes us question if the state media is fair and truthful. Media should give accurate information so that people can make good decisions. But by not telling the truth and promoting a biased story, state media hurts the democratic process and loses the public’s trust.
The lying about crowd sizes is just one part of the bigger problem of misinformation by state-owned media. For years, there have been reports of biased news, selective reporting, and not letting dissenting voices be heard. These actions make it hard for people to talk openly and also go against the principles of democracy.
Because of these recent events, it is important for people to question if they can trust the state media. They should look for other sources of information. Independent journalism and reporting by citizens are important for finding the truth, holding leaders accountable, and keeping democracy healthy.
Civil society groups, human rights activists, and concerned citizens need to fight against the spread of false information and demand that the media be transparent. State media must be fair and give accurate and unbiased news to the public.
In conclusion, the recent lies by state media about the CCC rally and the exaggerated numbers at the ZANU PF event show that media reform is urgently needed. People deserve honest and unbiased news so they can make informed decisions. Authorities must make sure that state media work with honesty and serve the public interest, not their own agenda. Only with a free and responsible press can a country move towards true democracy and good governance.
