Sundaymail Editor
Online Reporter
THE Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has issued operators’ licences to eight more community radio stations across the country.
BAZ acting chief executive officer Mr Matthius Chakanyuka said the licensed entities include Radio Balanga, Matobo Community Radio Trust (CRT), Chimanimani CRT, Vemuganga CRT, Ndau CRT, Twasumbuka CRT, Madziwa CRT, and Patsaka Nyaminyami Trust (which will be known as Kasambabezi FM).
“After licensing, the stations should be operational within eighteen (18) months, failure of which the licences will be automatically revoked as stipulated by the Broadcasting Services Act,” said Mr Chakanyuka in a statement dated August 15, 2021.
The licensing of more radio stations comes at a time Government is working on media reforms and opening up the airwaves.
Online Reporter