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The long journey to a digitised, modernised Montrose Studios

President Emmerson Mnangagwa will soon commission the refurbished and modernized Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) Montrose Studios in Bulawayo which will house eight state-of-the-art radio and two television studios. This accor…

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 14:44hrs | | by John Masuku

How can Mnangagwa preach selflessness when his regime is master of self-interest and plunder?

It often seems that before lecturing others on morality, some people should first look in the mirror.President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Heroes Day interview with the state-controlled broadcaster ZBC would have made for an inspiring lesson on p…

Published: 12 Aug 2025 at 20:24hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Terminate licence fees to expose ZBC's failures

A time has now come for the scrapping of television and listeners' licence fees, as they serve no purpose and are an anachronistic relic of the past.The government and the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) have proved to be intransig…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 11:13hrs | | by Nqaba Matshazi

Abolish this draconian law

Zimbabwe is the only African country that currently requires a car radio licence, as introduced by the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) in 2025. This licence must be paid before renewing a vehicle licence disc or insurance, with an …

Published: 29 May 2025 at 19:02hrs | | by Leonard Koni

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 09:24hrs | | 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 11:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Tribalistic ZBC presenters humiliate Mnangagwa

A divided house cannot stand so is a divided country. Since time immemorial, anti-Matabele Shona supremacists have been popping up everywhere in Zimbabwe to express their tribal hatred for Matabeles. The latest advocates of tribal hate hav…

Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 22:53hrs | | by Israel Dube

ZRP can benefit from smart videos & cameras

The ZRP has a department called the National Traffic whose sole responsibility is ensuring everyone using the road follows the rules to save lives and protect property. They are supposed to reinforce these rules by ensuring that all driver…

Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 20:22hrs | | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Zanu-PF pays for all the rallies that are aired live on television

We have been made aware of a Statement made by the Opposition party Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) regarding what they characterized as "ZBC, STATE MEDIA REPORTING UNCONSTITUTIONAL & BIASED IN FAVOUR OF Zanu-PF". The Public Broadc…

Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 20:19hrs | | by Nick Mangwana

ZTV should adapt to technology changes

Technology is changing the way Zimbabweans watch TV; 90% of all Zimbabwean urbanites now watch TV over their mobile devices through streaming services, other than traditional TV sets.Keeping a business afloat in Zimbabwe is more difficult …

Published: 27 May 2022 at 19:15hrs | | by Jacob Mutisi

ZBC must stop marginalising Ndebele

THE Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation is now the chief architect of tribalism and regionalism, through the airwaves.All its stations have now been turned into de facto Shona and English channels just to marginalise Ndebele as the third lar…

Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 15:21hrs | | by Martin Stobart

Constitutionalism, rule of law is key

WE can have good advisers from Mars - with expertise - but failure to adhere to constitutionalism may scare away the few potential investors.The "Zimbabwe is open for business" mantra has been cast into doubt, further derailing the optimis…

Published: 28 Feb 2022 at 05:23hrs | | by TM

ZBC needs a turnaround strategy

THE Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) board should come up with a turnaround strategy to resuscitate the institution.Before digitisation, ZBC has to improve the quality of its programming.ZBC television should rethink and redesign th…

Published: 28 Feb 2022 at 05:22hrs | | by Muzokomba Villager

If I were President Mnangagwa, unfortunately I'm not !!!

Apparently, I woke up at 3 am, I'm just thinking of the November 27, 2017 event, and I can safely conclude the phrase " New dispensation, has just been eroded, by a flood of events ".Can you believe that we have a CEO of National Broadcast…

Published: 24 Apr 2021 at 19:29hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Zimbabwe needs a new ZBC

THE awarding of licences to six national free-to-air commercial television broadcasting stations last week was received with mixed feelings by Zimbabweans. Many hailed the momentous occasion as unparalled developed since 1890, some simply …

Published: 28 Nov 2020 at 07:15hrs | | by Paidamoyo Muzulu

ZBC radio licencing law needs overhauling

Earphones in place, unkempt hair and in tight dropped jeans, the young man shakes his head as if stung by an African bee. ZBC Mbare studious are on air beaming 'Dzatakakusarudzirai, no wonder the magical footwork and shaking by the young m…

Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 06:58hrs | | by Thomas Murisa

ZBC's problem is editorial, not advertorial

THE Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) recently issued a statement on its coverage of political parties during the current campaign period of Zimbabwe's 2018 harmonised election. This was after opposition political parties decried the…

Published: 16 Jul 2018 at 06:17hrs | | by Takura Zhangazha

ZBC statement on political advertising

PUBLIC STATEMENT BY THE ZBC CEO, MR. PATRICK MAVHURA ON POLITICAL ADVERTISINGFollowing the proclamation of the harmonised elections on 30 May 2018 by President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa which set elections for 30 July 2018, and the subse…

Published: 08 Jul 2018 at 16:40hrs | | by Patrick Mavhura

Despite his youth, Chamisa today proved he is stuck in the past

For a while, I have had today, the date of the MDC manifesto launch, pencilled into my calendar as Decision Day. For weeks and even months now, as social media has been full of people proudly declaring their allegiances, I preferred to wai…

Published: 07 Jun 2018 at 13:45hrs | | by Charles Kanye

For every bad move that Johanna makes, they have a very good explanation

Education and common sense are more often than not compatible, but one is extremely compromised by the deficiency of the other. The similarity in temperament of the two is barely discerned in the modern day Africa, because of the barbaric …

Published: 16 Dec 2016 at 11:42hrs | | by Garikai Mafirakureva

ConCourt affirmed ZBC mandate as a public service broadcaster

On July 20 2016, the constitutional court (ConCourt) clarified that it was mandatory for Zimbabweans in possession of a gadget capable of receiving broadcast services to pay the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) licence fees. The rul…

Published: 07 Aug 2016 at 10:06hrs | | by MISA ZIMBABWE

Local chefs in the running for $10,000

Local reality television series Battle of the Chefs Harare is proving to be one of the most popular programmes on ZBCtv as people follow the culinary skills of

Published: 11 May 2016 at 05:53hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu

Script writers and Producers two day workshop in Bulawayo

Good day Admin, I would like to welcome a positive step made by our national broadcasting ZBC in its request for TV proposal. To all the aspiring Script writer and Producers especially in Bulawayo who want a great help in developing ideas …

Published: 23 Dec 2014 at 18:42hrs | | by Bongani Ncube

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 r

Published: 21 May 2014 at 10:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Cuthbert Dube behind ZBC rot

Sacked ZBC Holdings board chairperson Cuthbert Dube was behind the rot at the national broadcaster, approving obscene salaries to top management at a time when

Published: 10 Feb 2014 at 08:08hrs | | by Richard Chidza

Herald's Sermon from Hell - A case for serious soul searching in Zimbabwe

On January 7, 2014 'The Herald' put up a very interesting heading on its editorial which caught my attention. After reading, I felt like I had been listening to a sermon in hell - The Herald of all media preaching about national interest a…

Published: 09 Jan 2014 at 05:20hrs | | by Farai Mbira

Corruption at ZBC is just a fraction of the Zimbabwe crisis

I am sure the alleged report about the 400 ZBC ghost workers did not surprise many. ZBC could not be the only venture contributing to the downfall of our lovely Zimbabwe. So many other public ventures have been mismanaged and poorly run fo…

Published: 01 Jan 2014 at 22:31hrs | | by Joram Nyandoro

Phathisani Sibanda's star shines bright on Star FM

THE introduction of Star FM in June last year meant an opportunity for fresh voices on radio.One such voice is that of Phathisani Sibanda, who in just over a ye

Published: 01 Oct 2013 at 04:37hrs | | by Problem Masau

ZBC biased against MDCs

THE NATIONAL broadcaster Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) mandate as a public broadcaster came into question again this month over the gross partisan manner in which it covered activities of Zimbabwe's main political parties.ZBC's c…

Published: 18 Jul 2013 at 13:54hrs | | by MMPZ

ZBC gets legal ammunition to force listeners to pay licences

THE Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has been given ammunition to enforce listeners to pay licence fees following the gazetting of regulations that punis

Published: 23 Jul 2012 at 11:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

Biased ZBC defends licence fees

Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has defended its steep licence fees saying they are necessary to meet operating costs.The State broadcaster, which has o

Published: 13 Jul 2012 at 09:16hrs | | by Entertainment Reporters

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Mutsvangwa tells aspirants to wait for 2027 congress

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Mashayamombe resurfaces in Zanu-PF leadership structures

Zimbabwe outlines payment framework for white ex-farmers

20 ZiG change dispute ends in tragedy

Bus operators challenge Zimra's 'inland borders'

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War veterans blast Tagwirei

Chiwenga to represent Mnangagwa at G20 Summit

Fight for MDC offices spills to High Court

Zimbabwe deploys new vehicle inspection fleet in safety push

Mutsvangwa slams 'overzealous' Tagwirei

Zimbabwean migrant workers' families separated by Ireland reunification policy

Mbare seed scam

Chiwenga, Tagwirei must undergo taining at Chitepo Ideological College

Advocate Thabani Mpofu dismisses conflict of interest allegations

Women who remove ribs have a high risk of lung malfunction

Zimbabwe police roll out breathalysers, speed cameras

Senator blasts Gwanda Zimra checkpoint

ZIFA blocks PSL bid to suspend relegation

Zimbabwe upgrading national statistics system

Prisons officer death opens can of worms

Zimbabwe cement prices jump 42%

Prisons officer dies after mob assault

Mnangagwa declares Paul Mwazha a national hero

Man takes pangolin to Mnangagwa

Chiwenga's wife to judge Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand

Zimbabwe is regional leader in tobacco processing

'Chiwenga using the church to amass wealth for himself'?

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day

The harder the Zimbabwe regime pushes citizens into believing economy improving the more unbelievable they sound!

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

Animal rights body takes swipe at Ramaphosa

Zanu-PF threatens unleash 'our' dogs

Bus operators challenge Zimra's 'inland borders'

Chiwenga, Tagwirei must undergo taining at Chitepo Ideological College

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