New broadcasters urged to uphold and guard jealously the country's independence

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Media, Information and Publicity, George Charamba has urged those who were issued with licences to operate private radio and television stations by government to uphold and guard jealously the country's independence and to observe the country's cultural and moral values.

Charamba was speaking soon after touring Zimpapers Talk Radio in Harare this Wednesday morning.

The privately-owned radio station which is situated in Harare, is set to take-off on the 25th of this month.

A tour of the premises by the Permanent Secretary accompanied by Zimpapers Group CEO, Justin Mutasa; Zimpapers Group Editor-in-Chief, Pikirayi Deketeke; Zimpapers Board Chairman, Dr Paul Chimedza and some senior managers, showed that state of the art equipment has been procured and set up in the studios while several employees have been recruited to pioneer the project.

In his address, Charamba called on the broadcasters to observe the highest ethics and to contribute positively to nation building.

He called on them to use their knowledge and skills to ensure that the project is viable.

Zimpapers Talk Radio was awarded an operating licence last year, alongside prominent radio and TV personality, Supa Mandiwanzira's AB Communications.