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Bulawayo community radio aspires for licence

Bulawayo-based aspiring community radio station, Youth Broadcasting (Y-FM), has expressed frustration over the latest call for community radio applications issued by the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (Baz), citing concerns over the co…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 12:15hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt to slash ZBC radio fees

After months of mounting pressure from citizens and lawmakers, the Zimbabwean government is set to reduce the cost of Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) radio and television licence fees, with a broad review now officially underway.In…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 18:53hrs | 2003 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans must boycott vehicle licence renewals

Zimbabweans are no strangers to economic hardship, but the recent enforcement of the Broadcasting Services Amendment Act of 2025 marks a new low in government overreach - and it demands a unified response. Clause 15 of this Act now forces …

Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 22:02hrs | 904 | by Staff reporter

Zinara starts enforcing radio licence requirement

The controversial Broadcasting Services Amendment Act of 2025 has officially come into effect and is now being enforced by the Zimbabwe National Road Authority (ZINARA), sparking outrage among motorists over its potentially crippling finan…

Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:57hrs | 563 | by Staff reporter

Mandatory radio licence risks fuelling Zimbabwe corruption

The recently enacted Broadcasting Services Amendment Act No. 2 of 2025, which makes it mandatory for all motorists to pay for a Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) radio licence before renewing vehicle insurance or Zimbabwe National Ro…

Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 09:11hrs | 1008 | by Staff reporter

Objection to recently imposed US$92 radio licence fee

HIS Excellency, The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, Office of the President and Cabinet, Munhumutapa Building, Harare, Zimbabwe.Your Excellency Sir,Subject: Objection to the recently imposed US$92 radio …

Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:24hrs | 603 | by Staff reporter

How to avoid paying US$92 ZBC car radio licence the legal way

Zimbabwean drivers are now legally required to pay US$92 a year for a car radio licence from the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) before they can renew their vehicle licences or insurance. But if your car doesn't have a radio - or i…

Published: 28 May 2025 at 12:29hrs | 3434 | by Staff reporter

Govt moves to rein in illegal chrome miners

The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has raised serious concerns over the escalating illegal chrome mining activities along the Great Dyke, warning of extensive environmental damage, water pollution, and unregulated exports threatening the…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 19:42hrs | 795 | by Staff reporter

Chin'ono criticises Mnangagwa's new radio licence law

The Zimbabwean government has introduced a new regulation requiring all motorists to purchase a radio licence before renewing their vehicle road tax, a move that has drawn widespread condemnation from journalists, civil society groups, and…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 19:42hrs | 1875 | by Staff reporter

ZBC to launch another propaganda radio station

The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) is preparing to launch a new heritage-based educational radio station in Bulawayo, marking a major milestone in the national broadcaster's expansion and its efforts to promote inclusive, cultural…

Published: 02 May 2025 at 07:58hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter

MP compares Zimbabwe's proposed radio licence fee to HIV infection

Matabeleland South proportional representation legislator Sibongile Maphosa has strongly criticized the Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill, which requires motorists to pay for radio licences when renewing their car licences. Maphosa comp…

Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 17:01hrs | 830 | by Staff reporter

Lyeja FM launched in Whange

World Radio Day commemorations in Whange on Thursday were marked by a significant milestone as Lyeja FM, a new community radio station, was officially launched. Media industry players hailed the government for its commitment to expanding t…

Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 16:36hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter

Former radio 2 DJ appeals for help

Former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) Radio 2 presenter Simon Pashoma Ncube has made a public appeal for financial assistance to prominent businessman and tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo. The 66-year-old, who once enjoyed fame as a…

Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 13:41hrs | 777 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa govt to force motorists to purchase radio licence

In a move aimed at modernizing legislation and bolstering Zimbabwe's broadcasting sector, motorists will soon be required to purchase a radio licence before obtaining a vehicle licence or insurance cover. This announcement was made by Info…

Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:21hrs | 717 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt allocates set top boxes to Binga chiefs

Authorities in Matabeleland North province are intensifying efforts to distribute set top boxes to villagers in Binga, aiming to enhance radio and television reception in the district. Traditional leaders have been allocated these devices …

Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 05:59hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Binga still does not have TV, radio signals

Chief Sikalenge, also known as Cannius Muleya, expressed frustration over the prolonged absence of radio and television signals in Binga district, despite promises from the government to connect the area to Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporatio…

Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:31hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Minister commissions first Binga propaganda radio station

INFORMATION, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere, yesterday officially commissioned Twasumpuka FM, the first and only community radio station in Binga District in Matebeleland North province, buttressing the Sec…

Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:03hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Sticky fingers accountant nicks 160 000 Pula

AN employee at Skyz Metro FM in Bulawayo has appeared in court facing 18 charges of theft after he allegedly stole about P160 000 in the past three years.Majahawodwa Dubindlela appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Maxwell Ncube facing charg…

Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 06:50hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Mutsvangwa urges Zimbabwe media to preach peace ahead of elections

Let's dance to this, Minister Mutsvangwa and her Deputy Kindness Paradza take to the floor leading the dignitaries and the crowd in Dulivhadzimo Stadium Beitbridge at the launch of Lotsha FM, the Beitbridge Shashi Community Radio on Saturd…

Published: 19 Feb 2023 at 17:36hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Manama's radio dream comes alive

THE long-cherished dream of the Babirwa people in Manama to have a local radio station broadcasting in SeSotho is finally coming to life as the Ntepe-Manama Community Radio is expected to go on air next month.Following the completion of re…

Published: 22 Jul 2022 at 06:41hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Misa happy with issuing of community radio station licences

MISA Zimbabwe welcomes the licensing of eight more community radio stations as this will enhance access to information and exchange of ideas on issues that affect marginalised communities for the government's attention.The national geograp…

Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 06:16hrs | 5 | by Misa Zimbabwe

BAZ licences 3 community radio stations

The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) yesterday awarded the first three licences to community radio stations.In a statement, BAZ board chairman Charles Manzi Sibanda confirmed that licences had been awarded to the Mbembesi Developme…

Published: 19 Dec 2020 at 05:49hrs | 9 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu

More radio stations coming, says BAZ

Zimbabwe's media reforms are moving swiftly forward with the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) now verifying information and carrying out fact-finding missions in the communities that submitted applications for radio licences to hel…

Published: 03 Dec 2020 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Does Bona Mugabe's censorship board still exist?

The last time the nation heard of a Censorship board was when Ignatius Chombo was the Minister of Home Affairs. Then Home Affairs Minister Ignatius Chombo announced a new Board of Censors that was to face the colossal task of regulating pu…

Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 11:58hrs | 1 | by Nicholas Ncube

Radio DJs now screening programmes live on social media

There is this story of a prominent yesteryear female radio DJ whose smothering and golden voice swept listeners for years.A lot of listeners, especially the males fell in love with her velvet voice and she usually held live phone-ins which…

Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 18:29hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

'Prophets' cry foul over radio ban

While Zimbabweans have hailed the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (Baz) for banning advertising of mushrooming church "prophets", those practising this trade feel betrayed.In a letter sent to all broadcasting media houses recently, Baz …

Published: 15 Apr 2018 at 11:42hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Radio stations too close to Zanu-PF

While local radio stations will be the conduit for delivering political parties' campaign messages ahead of the 2018 elections as they have a wider reach, there are others who feel most of the prominent stations are closely linked to the s…

Published: 04 Jul 2017 at 16:05hrs | 2 | by Maxwell Sibanda

NetOne ventures into radio

Leading mobile telecommunications operator, NetOne, has launched a unique data product that allows subscribers to listen to radio programmes instantly.The company's acting chief executive Brian Mutandiro said the parastatal was on a missio…

Published: 29 Mar 2017 at 13:02hrs | 516 | by Staff reporter

'More community radios on cards'

THE Government says it has responded to calls for community broadcasting by licensing several stations, with more coming on board soon and that should "bury" the debate on community radio stations.Information, Media and Broadcasting Servic…

Published: 04 Mar 2017 at 07:11hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Community based radio stations towards socio-economic and political growth

The advent spread of technology has dominated the communication nucleus where the society has become dependent on the social media for the spread and exchange of information. Social media platforms, such as whatsapp, facebook, twitter and …

Published: 15 Feb 2017 at 14:24hrs | 91 | by Tatenda Gono

'Radio brings immense benefits'

Information, Media and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Christopher Mushohwe addresses guests during commemorations to mark World Radio Day at Takashinga Cricket Club in Highfield yesterdaySpeech by Information, Media and Broadcasting Ser…

Published: 14 Feb 2017 at 05:30hrs | 3 | by Dr Christopher Mushohwe

Zimbabwe radio awards nominees

A local online entertainment magazine Celebrity-check will on July 16 hold the inaugural Zimbabwe radio awards which will see radio personalities from local radio stations being honoured. The awards ceremony would be held at 7 Arts Theatre…

Published: 10 May 2016 at 07:15hrs | 3 | by Sophia Chese-Msowa

'Zimbabwe to have community radios station by next year'

MAKONDE MP, Kindness Paradza (Zanu-PF), who chairs the media portfolio committee in Parliament, said Zimbabwe was going to have community radio stations next year."Our committee will go around the country next year to see the progress on t…

Published: 07 Dec 2015 at 09:38hrs | 48 | by Staff reporter

Huge turnout at Skyz Metro FM auditions

THERE was a huge turnout at the Skyz Metro FM auditions for presenters at Amakhosi Cultural Centre in Bulawayo yesterday with hundreds thronging the venue to try their luck.The commercial radio station, which was licensed last month to bro…

Published: 10 Apr 2015 at 07:16hrs | 3 | by Rutendo Kanogoiwa

May best radio station win licence for Bulawayo

NEWS of the opening of the airwaves with Bulawayo's public getting a chance to meet and interrogate the three radio stations that are vying for the sole licence to operate a commercial radio station in the city on a date to be advised were…

Published: 29 Jun 2014 at 09:12hrs | | by Raisedon Baya

18 radio applicants shortlisted

The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe has short-listed 18 applicants for local commercial radio licences, among them Zimpapers, that owns one of two private radio station in the country, Star FM.Of the 18 applicants who have been short-li…

Published: 21 May 2014 at 11:01hrs | 45 | by Staff reporter

ZimOnline Radio honours supporters with PACHEDU Awards

One of Zimbabwe's leading internet radio stations ZimOnline Radio has just announced the results of their internal honour awards to the global supporting fan base marking the 2nd year running. The awards are traditionally coincided with th…

Published: 06 Feb 2014 at 10:36hrs | 43 | by Staff Reporter

Community radio station for Plumtree

MEDIA activists in the border town of Plumtree hope the new government will move with speed to liberalise the airwaves to allow the community to establish an independent community radio station - Getjenge FM.Plans were underway under the p…

Published: 21 Aug 2013 at 15:16hrs | 49 | by Staff reporter

Zim police fighting a losing battle

LAST week, police announced that they have started a crackdown on those found in possession of shortwave radios that are not compatible with the country's licensed broadcasting stations.The crackdown would extend to those caught distributi…

Published: 28 Feb 2013 at 07:15hrs | 4 | by Fingaz

New online radio station to be launched on the 2nd of June

A new online radio station named Afrovoicefm is to be officially launched on the 2nd of June 2012 in Leicester, United Kingdom. It is already on air, listeners can tune into www.afrovoicefm.com. Those with smart phones can download shoutca…

Published: 23 May 2012 at 04:50hrs | 52 | by Lucky Nkobi

Zimbabwe's online radio station goes open source

VisionsFm radio, one of Zimbabwe's highly acclaimed online stations has a great offer for those with websites and/or blogs. Listeners with websites or blogs can now copy and paste for free the  code below onto their existing site…

Published: 30 Jun 2011 at 18:00hrs | 34 | by Moyo Roy

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