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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>THE Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) has honoured its media complaints committee chairperson, Retired Justice George Smith, for his outstanding service since he became a board member in 2009.<\/p>\n

VMCZ board members and the secretariat praised Justice Smith for his unwavering commitment to promoting media accountability and ethical journalism in Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n

The VMCZ said his guidance and leadership has helped shape and promote ethical journalism to foster accountability in the media.<\/p>\n

VMCZ board chairperson Alec Muchadehama expressed his deep appreciation for Justice Smith\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was an honour working alongside Justice Smith,\u201d Muchadehama said during the ceremony to honour the retired judge.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis demand for excellence in all aspects of the complaints handling process elevated our work and pushed us to maintain the highest standards of integrity.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis meticulous attention to detail and insistence on getting things right have been invaluable to our mission.\u201d<\/p>\n

VMCZ executive director Loughty Dube echoed similar sentiments in thanking Justice Smith for his dedication to upholding responsible journalism.<\/p>\n

\u201cJustice Smith\u2019s contributions have left a lasting impact on our organisation and the media landscape in Zimbabwe. His service has been instrumental in strengthening trust between the media and the public,\u201d Dube said.<\/p>\n

Justice Smith has played a pivotal role in ensuring fair and impartial resolution of media-related disputes, reinforcing the importance of professionalism and transparency within the industry.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. THE Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) has honoured its media complaints committee chairperson, Retired Justice George Smith, for his outstanding service since he became a board member in 2009. VMCZ board members and the secretariat praised Justice Smith for his unwavering commitment to promoting media accountability and ethical journalism in Zimbabwe. 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