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THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Mar 11 2010 17:46 | LAST UPDATED Mar 11 2010 17:46 |
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Mail & Guardian proprietor Trevor Ncube, also the owner of The Zimbabwe Independent and a Zimbabwean Sunday newspaper, The Standard, has received the illustrious German African Award 2008 in recognition of his fight for media freedom and human rights and democracy in Zimbabwe and South Africa. The president of the European Parliament, Professor Hans-Gert Pöttering, presented the award at a ceremony in Hamburg, Germany, last month. Karl Heinz Hornhues, president of the German Africa Foundation, said Ncube was a strong and courageous voice of freedom who had never capitulated to the political pressure, intimidation and violence of the Zimbabwean regime. "He [Ncube] is a positive example for all journalists, Zimbabweans and Africans who believe in freedom and democracy," said Hornhues. The German African Award has been awarded by the foundation since 1993 to outstanding personalities for their efforts in human rights, democracy and social development. Previous winners of the award include Finance Minister Trevor Manuel and former Botswanan president Sir Ketumile Masire. Ncube said he was overwhelmed by the award. He thanked both Zimbabwean and South African journalists for their bravery in fighting for the poor and marginalised. "I dedicate this award to all these people whose pain and sacrifices make the little discomfort I have experienced pale into insignificance. My life has found meaning as my colleagues and I have tried to champion their causes," said Ncube. Last year Ncube received the International Publishers Association Freedom Prize.  CONTINUES BELOW TOPICS IN THIS ARTICLE
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President of the European Parliament Hans-Gert Pöttering (left) presents the German African Award 2008 to M&G proprietor Trevor Ncube (right), who is seen here with his wife, Nyaradzo
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