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Statement
on suspension of 1st TV programmes
1st TV
September 21, 2013
Good evening
Zimbabwe.
Eight weeks
ago tonight, 1st TV launched its very first broadcast.
We were extremely
proud to introduce the station and we remain proud of its achievements
over the past two months.
1st TV is a
Zimbabwean project, initiated by Zimbabweans, for Zimbabweans.
During our existence
we have strived to abide by the aims and ideals of this project.
Firstly, to
provide all Zimbabweans with independent information on a wide range
of topics via news broadcasts, debate and talk shows.
In only two
months, on our news and current affairs programming we have interviewed
almost 200 people, many of them more than once.
We have endeavored
to ensure that all political parties and institutions were represented
providing equal access to the platform.
Indeed we have
been accused of supporting each of the political parties, which
is untrue, but proves that our coverage was balanced and unbiased.
Our second aim
was to provide entertaining programmes on a daily basis.
We know that
the range of programming was not always in line with what you, our
viewers desire and demand, but within our own limitations we strived
to give you what you deserve.
Thirdly, and
most importantly, we wanted to provide a platform for all of you
to interact with this station and with each other.
We believe that
with our -Your Talk- programme, facebook, twitter, whats app and
sms, we were able to achieve this.
Indeed we have
been honoured by the response and support of people from every corner
of our country.
In addition
to the aims we have just mentioned, our overriding philosophy has
been to work in partnership with you, our viewers, in an open and
transparent fashion.
And this why
we are here tonight.
1st TV launched
on the promise of one month’s financial support.
We managed to
extend that to two months. But as of now, we have to go off air
while we raise more resources and source more programmes.
Therefore, 1st
TV will temporarily suspend its current transmission at midnight
this Saturday.
We know that
many of you may feel let down by this but we can assure you that
we will be back on air with a much more comprehensive programme
schedule to suit your needs.
It is because
of your support and your right to receive and impart information
that we can be sure of returning.
We believe that
this platform cannot only provide the programming that you deserve,
but that it can do so in a commercially viable fashion.
Our pledge to
you, is that when we return it will be on a permanent basis and
it will be with improved entertainment programming, more soaps,
movies and dramas as well improved education, information and news
programmes.
1st TV has been
run by five people from one studio who believe in your rights as
citizens of the world and citizens of Zimbabwe.
As Zimbabweans,
you deserve a television channel that is of an international standard
and caters to all your needs.
That will be
the 1st TV that we will bring back to you.
Until then,
we would like to thank you for supporting us to ask you not to stop
supporting us and to continue believing in the nation that we all
deserve.
To all of you
we say thank you. And we ask for your support and prayers as we
move forward to bring you a better, stronger, permanent 1st TV.
Thank you -
from all of us at 1stTV.
Your nation
– your station
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