Zimbabwe Metro
{{Short description|Internet newspaper based in Zimbabwe}}
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{{for|other newspapers with the same name|Metro (disambiguation)}}
{{Primary sources|date=September 2009}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2019}}
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| name = Zimbabwe Metro
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| logo_size = 150px
| company_type = Private
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| foundation = October 2007
| founder = Asher Mutsengi
| location_city = Gaborone, Botswana
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| owner = Private
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| num_employees = 12
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| url = [http://www.zimbabwemetro.com/ zimbabwemetro.com]
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| website_type = Blogging
| language = English
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| registration = Optional
| launch_date = 2007
| current_status = Defunct
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Zimbabwe Metro (zimbabwemetro.com) was an internet newspaper published in Zimbabwe.[https://web.archive.org/web/20071128025656/http://zimbabwemetro.com/ -zimbabwemetro.com ] 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.[http://www.alexa.com/data/details/main/zimbabwemetro.com zimbabwemetro.com - Site Information from Alexa]{{dead link|date=November 2019}}
The paper seems to have become defunct online between July 2012 and January 2014.{{cite web |url=http://www.zimbabwemetro.com/ |title=Zimbabwe Metro |website=www.zimbabwemetro.com |access-date=15 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120724141244/http://www.zimbabwemetro.com/ |archive-date=24 July 2012 |url-status=dead}}{{cite web |url=http://zimbabwemetro.com/ |title=zimbabwemetro.com |website=zimbabwemetro.com |access-date=15 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140105181459/http://zimbabwemetro.com/ |archive-date=5 January 2014 |url-status=dead}}{{efn|There appear to be claims the name "zimmetro" is also associated with "Zimbabwe Metro". As of November 2019 there is a live website associated with "zimmetro" which has been in operation since 2016, but no connection has been established between it and the Zimbabwe Metro.}}
History
Zimbabwe Metro was launched on October 10, 2007, as a news and commentary outlet.{{citation needed|date=November 2019}} It was based in neighbouring Botswana.{{cite news|title=Zimbabwe blogs dismiss recount|website=BBC news Africa|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7373557.stm|access-date=2019-11-13|url-status=live|date=2008-07-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080722233744/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7373557.stm|archive-date=2008-07-22}}
The paper seems to have become defunct online between July 2012 and January 2014.{{efn|The archive of the home page on 24 July 2012 seems to show stories stale by about 7 days; the next archive on 5 January 2014 showed the site as not available}}
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
[http://zimbabwemetro.com/contact-us/ Contributors] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080715083448/http://zimbabwemetro.com/contact-us/ |date=15 July 2008 }}.
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.{{citation needed|date=November 2019}}
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.{{citation needed|date=November 2019}}
Controversy
The Zimbabwe Metro{{'}}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.{{citation needed|date=November 2019}}
Other info
=Other names=
==Short names==
- Zimbabwe Metro is known in its shortened form as the zimmetro. {{citation needed|date=November 2019}}
See also
Notes
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References
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Sources
- {{Cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7471262.stm/|title=Zimbabwe new media evades censors|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080807034035/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7471262.stm/|website=BBC news Africa|archive-date=2008-08-07|date=2008-08-07|access-date=2019-11-13|url-status=live}}
- [https://www.theguardian.com/news/blog/2008/sep/15/zimbabwe/ The Guardian: Zimbabwe power-sharing deal: LIVE]
- [https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/newsnight/2008/04/zimbabwe_blogs.html/ BBC Newsnight Zimbabwe's best blog]
- [https://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSL31416570 Reuters Zimbabwe bloggers wait impatiently]
External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20071128025656/http://zimbabwemetro.com/ The Zimbabwe Metro Online Edition]
Category:English-language newspapers published in Africa
Category:Newspapers published in Zimbabwe