IT is exactly a year after Southern Eye hit the streets for the first time with a promise to satisfy the hunger for quality content focused on serving the south-western parts of the country.
On June 3 last year the paper became the first privately-owned daily publication to be published from Bulawayo and specifically targeted at Bulawayo, Matabeleland, the Midlands and Masvingo provinces.
Southern Eye is a product of Alpha Media Holdings – publishers of NewsDay, the Zimbabwe Independent and The Standard – that are based in Harare.
Therefore, the paper had the onerous task of building on the success of these distinguished publications that have become market leaders on their own right.
However, it would not be far-fetched to state here that Southern Eye has been largely successful in that mission.
The environment has been harsh especially with the accelerating economic downturn that has hit readers and advertisers alike, but the dream remains alive a year on.
Southern Eye as a standalone publication has claimed its stake on the digital space and is already ranked among some that have been in the business for over a century.
The paper also has a footprint nationally and we are confident that the next year would be marked by further growth not only in reach, but influence as well.
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Advertisers and readers in the region have for long been clamouring for a product that is specifically focused on southern Zimbabwe. Southern Eye is just that – a paper for the people of the south.
We want our readers and advertisers to feel part of this platform and wherever there is a deviation, we expect red flags to be raised.
Today we reiterate our commitment to open journalism and vibrant commentary on issues affecting the region.
The Southern Eye website and our platforms on Facebook and Twitter will help us keep the conversation alive.
The paper for the people of the south is here to stay.
