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Mashonaland West to get 3 new community radio stations
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Sanyati, Chegutu and Karoi are set to benefit from new community radio stations following the Government's gazetting of additional broadcasting licences, in a move aimed at decentralising access to information.
The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has invited applications for community radio licences in 18 areas across the country, including the three in Mashonaland West province.
The initiative is expected to enhance media diversity and amplify local voices by providing platforms that reflect community cultures, stories and development priorities.
Other areas earmarked for the rollout include Guruve, Mwenezi, Tsholotsho, Nkayi, Gokwe North (Nemangwe), Mberengwa, Bikita, Zaka, Wedza, Buhera, Zvishavane, Mutoko, Muzarabani, Rushinga and Chiweshe.
Interested applicants can obtain application forms from BAZ offices in Harare or download them online, with submissions required within 90 days from the date of publication.
Community radio stations are widely recognised for their role in promoting local content, strengthening civic participation and supporting grassroots development. They also create employment opportunities for media practitioners and provide affordable advertising platforms for small and medium enterprises.
Mashonaland West currently has three community radio stations - Kasambabezi FM in Kariba, as well as Platinum FM and CUT FM in Chinhoyi.
The addition of stations in Sanyati, Chegutu and Karoi will increase the province's total to six, significantly expanding access to community-based broadcasting services.
The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has invited applications for community radio licences in 18 areas across the country, including the three in Mashonaland West province.
The initiative is expected to enhance media diversity and amplify local voices by providing platforms that reflect community cultures, stories and development priorities.
Other areas earmarked for the rollout include Guruve, Mwenezi, Tsholotsho, Nkayi, Gokwe North (Nemangwe), Mberengwa, Bikita, Zaka, Wedza, Buhera, Zvishavane, Mutoko, Muzarabani, Rushinga and Chiweshe.
Interested applicants can obtain application forms from BAZ offices in Harare or download them online, with submissions required within 90 days from the date of publication.
Community radio stations are widely recognised for their role in promoting local content, strengthening civic participation and supporting grassroots development. They also create employment opportunities for media practitioners and provide affordable advertising platforms for small and medium enterprises.
Mashonaland West currently has three community radio stations - Kasambabezi FM in Kariba, as well as Platinum FM and CUT FM in Chinhoyi.
The addition of stations in Sanyati, Chegutu and Karoi will increase the province's total to six, significantly expanding access to community-based broadcasting services.
Source - The Standard
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