Cris Chinaka, Zimfact Executive Director And Ex-Correspondent Reuters In Conversation With Trevor
Cris Chinaka, Zimfact Executive Director And Ex-Correspondent Reuters In Conversation With Trevor
In this week’s episode Trevor sits with Cris Chinaka, Executive Director, Zimfact And Ex-Correspondent Reuters. They discuss the generation of journalists he represents, what has become of the older generation and its contribution as the Forth Estate in Zimbabwe. They also discuss the role of the media to the larger public, criteria of story…
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Of all the interviews I've seen on this channel, this is one I found really riveting. Because Trevor brought on an unassuming legend, a doyen of Zimbabwean journalism. I'm glad to hear that he's come out of retirement and that he's helping to train media leaders of the future. Those who think that someone can't be important because they have a non-flashy style , or because they've never heard of the person, can continue to wallow in their oblivion. The man's past work and credentials speak for themselves. He has an incisive wit, and if you Google his articles, his writing style is unmatched in its fluidity and eloquence. This interview is just as interesting for what it didn't say – both parties were very restrained in their anecdotes, but in private confidential conversations they must have some hair-raising stories to tell.
One aspect I'm inclined to disagree with, is the idea that the dividing line between established media and newcomers is more pronounced in Zim than in the west. If you look at outlets like The Young Turks in the US or MeidasTouch Network, they don't have the kind of sages you'll find at CNN. Indeed this is their selling point. You could say the same about Novara Media compared to the BBC in the UK. Youthful outlets operating on a model that's very different to legacy media, and not dying to have any grey beards on board.
An impressive-looking personal library (thank you for the photo), and a thought-provoking choice of books. Kudos to Trevor for scoring this interview.
Cris, you did an excellent job illustrating some of the issues and challenges facing Zimbabwe's journalism field.
Cris has great experience and rich career in journalism but seems to be pushing a relevancy agenda.
In this conversation he failed to inspire me 😢
You cannot moan about the poor calibre of journalists without scrutinizing the calibre of the publishers.
I think this guy was dull in school .
I just watched the full interview and am so proud of you Cris – you certainly bring a lot of wisdom and a rich understanding of the challenges facing the media – particularly in Zim. As Trevor said – you are very special pedigree of journalists in Zim and we are all the better for calling you our colleague from Reuters and friend.
What an insightful interview. I feel that mentorship from such experienced journalist is being ignored at our detriment as a nation.
I work with Cris and I must say, this discussion brings out what the man really is, what he stands for and the fact that he is a national treasure when it comes to journalism in Zimbabwe.
Very enlightening