Aubrey Tau Launches Zimoja Lezinto as a New Digital News Platform

Aubrey Tau has announced the launch of Zimoja Lezinto, a new digital news platform created by Moja TV Channels. The website went live on September 1, 2022, with plans to report on issues affecting communities across the country, according to the announcement. Tau, the platform’s founder and chief executive, said the outlet would focus on credibility, authenticity and accountability. He described the project as an effort to provide balanced reporting at a time when fake news can damage public trust in journalism. The platform, he said, intends to publish verified facts and corroborated stories while following journalistic ethics and the country’s legal framework. The announcement also introduced Nonzwakazi Cekete as Zimoja Lezinto’s editor-in-chief. A seasoned journalist and editor, Cekete has worked across print, digital and television. She said she was excited to see the platform launch after months of preparation and described its mission as telling truthful, factual stories about communities. Zimoja Lezinto says it aims to examine concerns including corruption, maladministration and socio-economic inequality, and how they affect ordinary citizens. Its planned coverage will also include celebrity news, lifestyle and entertainment, reflecting the outlet’s intention to combine community reporting with content for a broader audience.