Zimbabwe Metro
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Zimbabwe Metro (zimbabwemetro.com) was an internet newspaper published in Zimbabwe.[1] It had a strong focus on events in Zimbabwe's major cities. The newspaper was first published independently in 2007.
The paper's website is an aggregated weblog, featuring hyperlinks to various news sources and columnists. The site covers a wide range of topics, including sections devoted to politics, entertainment, media, living, and business. Its roster of bloggers includes many people from Zimbabwe's politicians to its extensive network of prominent writers. It is ranked the most visited news weblog on Zimbabwe News by Alexa Internet.[2]
The paper seems to have become defunct online between July 2012 and January 2014.[3][4]Template:Efn
History
Zimbabwe Metro was launched on October 10, 2007, as a news and commentary outlet.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". It was based in neighbouring Botswana.[5]
The paper seems to have become defunct online between July 2012 and January 2014.[3][4]Template:Efn
Contributors
In addition to regular (often daily) news by its reporters and a core group of contributors the Zimbabwe Metro has featured notable celebrity contributors from politics, journalism, business, and entertainment. The Zimbabwe Metro offers both news commentary and coverage. It has a standing policy of encouraging comments from all parts of the political spectrum. The comment section is home to discussions on politics, religion, and world affairs.
A comprehensive list of contributors to the Zimbabwe Metro blog can be found at Contributors Template:Webarchive.
Circulation
Zimbabwe Metro 's print edition 's circulation has been put on hold due to the economic conditions in Zimbabwe. However its website is popular, updated frequently and accessible for free since November 2007.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
The format of the newspaper was tabloid and is designed to be read in 20 minutes. The features section contains a mix of articles on travel, homes, style, health and so on, as well as extensive arts coverage and entertainment listings.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Controversy
The Zimbabwe MetroTemplate:'s Metro girl section featuring scant dressed women was once suspended as it was a consistent subject of controversy and criticism throughout the Zimbabwean community.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Other info
Other names
Short names
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See also
Notes
References
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Sources
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- The Guardian: Zimbabwe power-sharing deal: LIVE
- BBC Newsnight Zimbabwe's best blog
- Reuters Zimbabwe bloggers wait impatiently