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'We are not a subsidiary of Zanu-PF'
05 Mar 2015 at 07:04hrs | Views
Fairtalk Communication's Skyz Metro FM shareholder, celebrated playwright Cont Mhlanga has dismissed claims that the radio stations that got licences were linked to Zanu-PF.
"Those who attended the public hearings would be the first to dismiss that ridiculous idea. It comes from people who have no vision and aren't prepared to work. They play the blame game to hide lack of ambition and simple laziness," said Mhlanga.
He said Skyz Metro FM landed the licence because of a well researched presentation from a dedicated team.
Mhlanga added: "I can't speak for other licencees, but if these ludicrous claims are true, then Obert Mpofu's Skies FM would have been given the licence in Bulawayo because he is a senior Zanu-PF official."
Skyz Metro FM chief executive officer Qhubani Moyo said the station was not a subsidiary of Zanu-PF.
"Our editorial policy is based on participative thrust. Fair talk is not a subsidiary of Zanu-PF. We are going to provide a platform for everyone regardless of their political ideologies. It's really problematic that some people have no appreciation for government efforts in opening up the airwaves. These are the people who exclude themselves from development," said Moyo.
He said Skyz Metro and Breeze FM from Victoria Falls will start broadcasting by the beginning of August and they have invested $2 million.
"We need about 5 to 6 months to get on air. Currently we would start by renovating our broadcasting studio at Amakhosi Cultural Centre and then construct our studio in Victoria Falls. We have imported radio equipment which cost $300, 000 from Italy and USA. We have invested more than $2 million in both stations," he said.
Moyo said the stations would provide a platform for politicians, traditional leaders, civic society, churches and the general populace of Bulawayo to discuss issues of interest.
"Those who attended the public hearings would be the first to dismiss that ridiculous idea. It comes from people who have no vision and aren't prepared to work. They play the blame game to hide lack of ambition and simple laziness," said Mhlanga.
He said Skyz Metro FM landed the licence because of a well researched presentation from a dedicated team.
Mhlanga added: "I can't speak for other licencees, but if these ludicrous claims are true, then Obert Mpofu's Skies FM would have been given the licence in Bulawayo because he is a senior Zanu-PF official."
Skyz Metro FM chief executive officer Qhubani Moyo said the station was not a subsidiary of Zanu-PF.
"Our editorial policy is based on participative thrust. Fair talk is not a subsidiary of Zanu-PF. We are going to provide a platform for everyone regardless of their political ideologies. It's really problematic that some people have no appreciation for government efforts in opening up the airwaves. These are the people who exclude themselves from development," said Moyo.
He said Skyz Metro and Breeze FM from Victoria Falls will start broadcasting by the beginning of August and they have invested $2 million.
"We need about 5 to 6 months to get on air. Currently we would start by renovating our broadcasting studio at Amakhosi Cultural Centre and then construct our studio in Victoria Falls. We have imported radio equipment which cost $300, 000 from Italy and USA. We have invested more than $2 million in both stations," he said.
Moyo said the stations would provide a platform for politicians, traditional leaders, civic society, churches and the general populace of Bulawayo to discuss issues of interest.
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