name see metro disambiguation . this article has multiple issues . please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page . learn how and when to remove these template messages this article s factual accuracy may be compromised due to out of date information . please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information . may 2013 this article needs to be updated . please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information . may 2013 this article relies too much on references to primary sources . please improve this by adding secondary or tertiary sources . september 2009 learn how and when to remove this template message learn how and when to remove this template message zimbabwe metro type private founded october 2007 headquarters gaborone botswana founder s asher mutsengi owner private employees 12 slogan s if we didn t tell you who would wait don t answer that website zimbabwemetro.com alexa rank 7 198 487 december 2013 update 1 type of site blogging registration optional available in english launched 2007 current status active zimbabwe metro zimbabwemetro.com is an internet newspaper published in zimbabwe . 2 it has a strong focus on events in zimbabwe s major cities . the newspaper was first published independently in 2007 . the paper s website is an aggregated weblog featuring hyperlinks to various news sources and columnists . the site covers a wide range of topics including sections devoted to politics entertainment media living and business . its roster of bloggers includes many people from zimbabwe s politicians to its extensive network of prominent writers . it is ranked the most visited news weblog on zimbabwe news by alexa internet . 3 contents 1 history 2 contributors 3 circulation 4 controversy 5 other info 5.1 other names 5.1.1 short names 6 see also 7 references 8 external links history edit zimbabwe metro was launched on october 10 2007 as a news and commentary outlet . contributors edit in addition to regular often daily news by its reporters and a core group of contributors the zimbabwe metro has featured notable celebrity contributors from politics journalism business and entertainment . the zimbabwe metro offers both news commentary and coverage . it has a standing policy of encouraging comments from all parts of the political spectrum . the comment section is home to discussions on politics religion and world affairs . a comprehensive list of contributors to the zimbabwe metro blog can be found at contributors . circulation edit zimbabwe metro s print edition s circulation has been put on hold due to the economic conditions in zimbabwe . however its website is popular updated frequently and accessible for free since november 2007 . the format of the newspaper was tabloid and is designed to be read in 20 minutes . the features section contains a mix of articles on travel homes style health and so on as well as extensive arts coverage and entertainment listings . controversy edit the zimbabwe metro s metro girl section featuring scant dressed women was once suspended as it was a consistent subject of controversy and criticism throughout the zimbabwean community . other info edit other names edit short names edit zimbabwe metro is known in its shortened form as the zimmetro . see also edit media of zimbabwe list of newspapers in zimbabwe references edit zimbabwemetro.com site info . alexa internet . retrieved 2013 12 01 . zimbabwemetro.com zimbabwemetro.com site information from alexa external links edit the zimbabwe metro online edition bbc news zimbabwe new media evades censors the guardian zimbabwe power sharing deal live bbc news zimbabwe blogs dismiss recount bbc newsnight zimbabwe s best blog reuters zimbabwe bloggers wait impatiently retrieved from https en.wikipedia.org w index.php title zimbabwe metro & oldid 699250435 categories english language newspapersnewspapers published in zimbabwepolitical websiteszimbabwe websites2007 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