Retraction and Apology for Inaccurate Story
We, at Zimetro, extend our sincerest apologies to Prevail International Chairman Paul Tempter Tungwarara, for the publication of an inaccurate and baseless story that appeared on 19 July 2023 with the tittle "Tungwarara in Zinwa-tender fixing scandal"
It has come to our attention that the information presented in the article was misleading and lacked proper verification.
We deeply regret the
harm this may have caused to your reputation and to the integrity of the project you are overseeing.
After thorough investigation and fact-checking, we have discovered that the project in question is indeed being conducted under the auspices of Presidential projects, specifically in support of Vision 2030 and the development of rural areas.
We acknowledge that the statements made in the article were entirely unfounded and have no factual basis.
Furthermore, we acknowledge that the tender process for the project was diligently followed, as confirmed by appropriate authorities, including PRAZ (Public Procurement and Regulatory Authority).
In addition, we humbly apologize for tarnishing the portfolio of Mr. Tungwarara without sufficient evidence or confirmation.
As a responsible media organization, we understand the importance of adhering to journalistic ethics and ensuring the accuracy of the information we publish.
We deeply regret any harm caused to Mr. Tungwarara's reputation as a result of the unsubstantiated claims made in the story.
Moving forward, we pledge to exercise greater diligence in verifying the authenticity and accuracy of our articles. We assure you that we will not publish any news or statements against Mr. Tungwarara, or anyone else, without concrete evidence and proper confirmation.
In light of these developments, we will be taking the necessary steps to retract the erroneous story from our platform and issue appropriate corrections. We understand the significance of responsible journalism and the trust that our readers place in us. We are committed to upholding these principles and endeavor to regain your trust.
Once again, we apologize to you, Mr. Tungwarara, and our readers for the lapse in our editorial process that led to the publication of this misleading story. We will ensure that this incident serves as a learning experience for our team, leading to improved practices in the future.
